Terror on Crimea Bridge forces Russia to unleash Shock’n Awe

The western narrative of a 'losing Russia' has just been decimated by Moscow's blitzkrieg against Ukraine and its foreign-backed terror operations

Six months into Ukraine’s collapse, the world has changed forever

The inevitable transfer of power away from the west is leading to a surge in state-sponsored terrorism, but this will do little to reverse the trend

Turkey swings west: the Ukraine war and domestic elections

Ankara’s rapprochement with the US has been accelerated by events in Ukraine. These ties will also shape Turkey domestically, with or without a 2023 Erdogan electoral win.

Clash of Christianities: Why Europe cannot understand Russia

Western Europeans see the Orthodox and eastern Christians as satraps and a bunch of smugglers, while the Orthodox regard the Crusaders as barbarian usurpers bent on world conquest.

Russian security forces foil ISIS attack in Crimea

Russia has shown concern over the alarming rise of ISIS and Al-Qaeda members in Ukraine, while also working to thwart attacks within its borders

Turkey temporarily closes Bosphorus Strait after finding stray naval mines

The discovery of a previous mine found near Turkey led to the temporary closure of the Bosphorus Strait

From Panjshir to Baku: Iran’s search for a new hard-power strategy in Eurasia

Iran may be a late comer to Caucasus geopolitics, but it plans to deliver a powerful opening gambit with some new allies in its corner