By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor This is Part 1 of a new series by the author called: “The Big Picture of the Russia-Ukraine War Series” The war in Ukraine is a catalyst breeding ground for several geopolitical and national security issues that have been looming in the background for several years. At this point in time there are recent efforts to de-escalate the … [Read more...] about How the War in Ukraine is Strengthening China and Weakening Russia
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The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
By Sam Kessler - Chief and Managing Editor ; SDSS President The new international system is one that has been built on trends, patterns, and indicators that have been in the making for several years. Trends are typically built on catalyst events and scenarios that cascade into a wide variety of situations and new norms that tend to result into both expected and unexpected … [Read more...] about The Multi-Polar Role of Russia’s Primakov Doctrine and the Certainty of a Chinese-Russian Strategic Alliance
What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
Here is an article from SDSS's Stratfor Worldview subscription that is titled, "What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates". - Published 22 February, 2022 With the prospect of Russian troops crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory now a distinct possibility, the potential escalation or de-escalation of the conflict will hinge on the evolution of the … [Read more...] about What to Watch for as the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Escalates – Stratfor-Worldview
Threat of Full-Scale Russian Aggression on Ukraine – GTBT Video Presentation
This video presentation by the Good Times Bad Times (GTBT) YouTube channel explores the current threat situation regarding Russia's massive military buildup on the Ukrainian border. The video provides a big picture perspective and assesses the varying issues related to the geopolitical situation and internal political dynamics between Russia and Ukraine, including relations … [Read more...] about Threat of Full-Scale Russian Aggression on Ukraine – GTBT Video Presentation
OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
By Dr. Frank C. Danesy– Contributor The seven-year conflict between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine appears to be escalating with Russian support. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has reported a sharp increase of more than 250% in ceasefire violations in the Donetsk and the Luhansk districts of … [Read more...] about OSCE Reports Surge of Fighting in Ukraine
The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
Here is a streamed live discussion that the Hudson Institute held on Friday, June 18, 2021. This discussion sheds light on the current and long-term challenges associated with the future of the U.S. defense industrial base in regards to great power competition with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other near-peer competitors and/or adversaries. Some of the key points … [Read more...] about The Future of America’s Defense Industrial Base – Hudson Institute – Livestream Discussion
