Publications

Speculation surrounds Chechnya's strongman; 
A deepening gold trade with Abu Dhabi; 
The high cost of avoiding military service; 
More signs of long-term military planning; 
A fire sale in Crimea

The buck stops with Zelenskyy; 
A divisive determination; 
Germany takes stock; 
A notable cabinet reshuffle 

China's Defense Minister disappears; 
China uses AI to sow disinformation about Hawaii fires; 
UK Parliament researcher arrested amid China spy claims; 
Canada launches inquiry into foreign interference; 
China, Russia to build border grain terminal

Tokyo Fights to Keep the Black Sea Deal Alive; 
Manila Pushes to Fast-Track Defense Sits for Washington;
With an Eye on Beijing, Canberra Calibrates Foreign Aid; 
Palau Empowers America to Police Its Waters

Guarded optimism about Ukraine's counteroffensive;
A tacit ally in Hanoi; 
Moscow and Pyongyang: an "anti-imperial" alliance;
UK puts Wagner on terror list; 
Moscow wants a North African foothold