Three Takeaways From The Impending Launch Of The First Russian-Pakistani Freight Train Service By Andrew Korybko The best-case scenario would be for Pakistan to defy the US’ secondary sanctions threats against all those that do business with Iran, patch up its… Read More ›
The US Government’s Reportedly Shifting Rhetoric Towards Russia-Ukraine Is Significant By Andrew Korybko The US could move its nascent “New Détente” with Russia further along by either forcing the G7 and UNGA Resolution sponsors to change their language about “Russian aggression”… Read More ›
Ukraine Risks Trump’s Wrath After Bombing Partially US-Owned Oil Infrastructure In Russia By Andrew Korybko Not only did this large-scale drone strike damage one of the US’ most significant regional investments, but it also imperils the energy security of its Israeli… Read More ›
An Australian-Russian Spy Swap Might Reportedly Be In The Cards By Andrew Korybko A captured Australian mercenary might be exchanged for a Russian couple accused of espionage and possibly also an activist-journalist who’s been sheltering in the Russian Consulate in Sydney…. Read More ›
Why Might Russia Repair Its Ties With The West And How Could This Reshape Its Foreign Policy? By Andrew Korybko To be clear, the explanations and forecasts shared in this analysis concern the scenario of a Russian rapprochement with the West… Read More ›
Will The EU Seize Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” In The Baltic? By Andrew Korybko A major incident at sea could instantly spark a New Cold War crisis that brings the Baltic front of this competition to the centre of global attention. Politico reported… Read More ›
Here’s What Comes Next After Putin And Trump Just Agreed To Start Peace Talks By Andrew Korybko The path ahead will be very difficult due to the sensitive issues that Russia and the US must resolve. 12 February 2025 will go… Read More ›
Russia Has A Better Chance Of Mediating Afghan-Pakistani Tensions Than China Does By Andrew Korybko Russia’s grand geo-economic plans in this part of Eurasia are dependent on the resolution of these tensions, while China’s will continue being advanced regardless of whatever… Read More ›
Post-Assad Syria Would Do Well To Retain Their Country’s Strategic Partnership With Russia By Andrew Korybko Just because a course of action is considered to be the most rational doesn’t mean that it’ll be pursued. Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra… Read More ›
Putin’s Opposition To Blaming Today’s Germans For Their Ancestors’ Crimes Is Pragmatic By Andrew Korybko Nothing that he ever says is by chance or due to him losing control of his emotions. Putin surprised some observers by recently expressing his opposition… Read More ›
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