The Colby Contradiction: Why The Kremlin Views US ‘Opposition’ To Poland’s Nukes As A Feint By Andrew Korybko Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby’s claim that the US would “at a minimum strenuously oppose” Poland obtaining nukes probably isn’t… Read More ›
Analysis
What Role Did Poland And The Baltic States Play In Ukraine’s Bombing Of Ust-Luga?
What Role Did Poland And The Baltic States Play In Ukraine’s Bombing Of Ust-Luga? By Andrew Korybko Some Russian sources claim that Ukrainian drones used their airspace to deter interception. Several waves of Ukrainian drones bombed Russia’s Ust-Luga gas processing plant… Read More ›
It Really Doesn’t Matter Anymore Whether Serbia Joins NATO
It Really Doesn’t Matter Anymore Whether Serbia Joins NATO By Andrew Korybko It already gave the bloc transit rights and immunity for its members a decade ago, is actively carrying out a pro-Western military pivot through increased arms purchases from them… Read More ›
How the American-Israeli War With Iran Is Alienating The Global South
Fuel, Food, And Fragility: How the American-Israeli War With Iran Is Alienating The Global South By Uriel Araujo The Global South faces rising inflation, food insecurity, and debt risks as the Iran war disrupts global markets. Oil price spikes and potentially… Read More ›
A Lasting Political Solution To The Afghan-Pakistani War Is Extremely Unlikely
A Lasting Political Solution To The Afghan-Pakistani War Is Extremely Unlikely By Andrew Korybko Neither wants to submit to the other’s polar opposite demands on the three issues central to their security dilemma, Afghanistan is incapable of conquering Pakistan, and Pakistan… Read More ›
How Did Pakistan End Up As The Most Likely Mediator Between The US And Iran?
How Did Pakistan End Up As The Most Likely Mediator Between The US And Iran? By Andrew Korybko It’s important to remind everyone that those two’s possible agreement to hold talks through a mediator would be more significant than whoever does… Read More ›
The New Energy Realpolitik: Lavrov’s Warning About Trump 2.0’s Quest For Global Dominance
The New Energy Realpolitik: Lavrov’s Warning About Trump 2.0’s Quest For Global Dominance By Andrew Korybko Russia’s threat perception of the US is growing as a result of stalled peace talks, increasing pressure to enter into even more concessions than were… Read More ›
Beyond Pragmatism: Dmitry Trenin’s Sceptical Turn On Trump 2.0
Beyond Pragmatism: Dmitry Trenin’s Sceptical Turn On Trump 2.0 By Andrew Korybko What can be described as Russia’s pro-BRI policymaking faction has long lobbied for a harder line against the US, but their ‘friendly rivals’ in the balancing one of which… Read More ›
Pakistan’s Missile Program Is Back In The US’ Crosshairs
Pakistan’s Missile Program Is Back In The US’ Crosshairs By Andrew Korybko The “golden age” of US-Pakistani ties that began with Trump’s return is now over after the US reached its interim trade deal with India. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi… Read More ›
The Shadow Front: How the Iran Crisis Is Fuelling The New Af-Pak Conflict
The Shadow Front: How the Iran Crisis Is Fuelling The New Af-Pak Conflict By Uriel Araujo The deadly Kabul hospital strike signals a dangerous escalation in the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict. As global attention centres on Iran, a parallel crisis deepens. Economic isolation,… Read More ›