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The Risk of Renewed Nuclear Testing

The end of nuclear weapons testing is a significant nonproliferation success, yet concerns about its resumption persist.

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Prisoner swaps do not presage any sort of rapprochement with Russia

There is no evidence suggesting that the Kremlin is prepared to engage in sincere negotiations regarding Ukraine.

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OP#61: Iran-Russia Defense Cooperation: Current Realities and Future Horizons

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the country’s defense relationship with Iran has deepened and widened considerably.

War on the Rocks

The Uncomfortable Reality of Russia and Iran’s New Defense Relationship

Since 2022, Russia’s defense relationship with Iran has taken a big leap forward.

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What Russia Wants in the Middle East

Moscow seeks to exploit instability but avoid escalation.

Russia, the Global South and the Mechanics of the Nuclear Order

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has severely impacted global nuclear governance, hindering progress in crucial forums such as the IAEA, NPT, and UN First Committee, amplifying frustration among non-nuclear countries.

OP#59: Russia, The Global South and Multilateral Nuclear Diplomacy after the Invasion of Ukraine

OP#59: Russia, The Global South and Multilateral Nuclear Diplomacy after the Invasion of Ukraine

This paper assesses the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on multilateral nuclear diplomacy, with a particular focus on dynamics between Russia and countries of the Global South.

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Putin’s Next Escalation Is Coming

Even without the terror attack in Moscow last week, the Russian president was primed to step up his assault on Ukraine.

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Moscow Attack: How could it Impact the War?

Hanna Notte joined the BBC’s Ukrainecast to discuss the implications of the Moscow terrorist attack.

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Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home

Putin’s obsession with Ukraine has made him blind to the real dangers to Russia, lurking abroad and at home.