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
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Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we are joined with our guest, Adam Roosevelt, to discuss U.S. relationship with the Middle East and the Biden administrations visit to the region this past summer. We also discuss how the current Middle East situation(s) impact the cascading effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and China-Taiwan tensions. How does this impact the … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast Episode 6 – Middle East Security, Russia-Ukraine War, and US-China Tensions
Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
By Paul Seibel – Contributor Moscow’s intervention with Kazakhstan’s violent unrest earlier this year is a firm reminder that Russian hegemony in the former Soviet republics is still a priority for them. Tensions began to escalate among its citizens on January 2, 2022 over inflation and the Kazakhstan government’s decision to lift the price cap on fuel. Over several days, … [Read more...] about Can Putin Restore Russia’s Superpower Status?
AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
By Katherine Sharp – Contributor The United States has long-maintained alliances with the United Kingdom and Australia by military cooperation and shared security concerns in the international community. Recently on September 15, 2021, the U.S. announced its formation of a new trilateral security pact with the United Kingdom and Australia known as AUKUS. This alliance will … [Read more...] about AUKUS: Its Strategic Importance and What it Means for U.S. Allies and Quad Partners
Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
In this episode of the Fulcrum Global Podcast, we do a roundtable discussion about the Russian war with Ukraine and the responses by the United States, NATO, China, and other world players. We also discuss how the international system is evolving, as well as other immediate national security concerns that are happening at home and abroad that can serve as cascade events and … [Read more...] about Fulcrum Global Podcast – Episode 5 – Russia-Ukraine War ; US/NATO/China Response ; Strategic Reality
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
What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
This video presentation by the GEOPOP YouTube channel provides us with a segment of an interview from the Andrew Sullivan podcast that he recently had with John Mearsheimer who is a renown foreign policy realist. In this video segment, Mearsheimer offers clear thinking and insight of the situation currently happening between the United States (and allies) and Russia regarding … [Read more...] about What Putin Wants – Interview with John Mearsheimer on Russia and Ukraine Situation – GEOPOP Video Presentation
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
