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Russia’s War Economy: Growth Built on Unsustainable Foundations

Russia’s recent economic performance appears deceptively strong, however core indicators point to an economy that is unsustainable and potentially self-destructive.

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Characteristics and Drivers of Lone Wolf Terrorism

Youth targeting by extremist groups has emerged as a particularly unsettling trend. Technologically savvy and spending much of their time online,...

The Iron River: Flow of weapons across the US-Mexico border

Violent criminal organizations in Mexico are increasingly armed with firearms, including military-grade weaponry, from the United States. In Mexico,...

Unpacking the new face of conflict: Sudan’s civil war amid a fragmented geopolitical order

Sudan stands as a critical test case for whether the international system can effectively address 21st-century conflicts, driven by opaque networks...

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Russia’s War Economy: Growth Built on Unsustainable Foundations 

Russia’s recent economic performance appears deceptively strong, however core indicators point to...

The Iron River: Flow of weapons across the US-Mexico border

Violent criminal organizations in Mexico are increasingly armed with firearms, including...

Unpacking the new face of conflict: Sudan’s civil war amid a fragmented geopolitical order

Sudan stands as a critical test case for whether the international system can effectively address...

Shifting Priorities: Europe’s Military Awakening and the Real Challenge of Defence Integration

Focusing disproportionately on military expenditure could undermine the very stability that defence...

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