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Defense & Security, Africa, Europe & Central Asia

Jun 23 , 2024

Op-Ed

Rethinking Alliances: France, Rwanda, and the Future of Regional Power Dynamics

The international order has undergone a period of transition in recent years. Regional contexts are gaining relevance and autonomy. As a result, local actors have forced global actors to reposition themselves regionally. Given this context, liberal principles and values are facing more challenges. And so are the countries that have

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May 25 , 2024

Podcast

Min Ye: Xi Jinping’s European Visit and Implications for EU-China Relations

In this episode of Orion Talks, Marta Furlan is joined by Prof Min Ye to discuss President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary – his first visit to Europe in five years. Prof. Ye sheds light on the overall objective of this trip and explains how this

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Defense & Security

May 22 , 2024

Webinar

NATO at Crossroads: New Threat Landscape and Challenges

In February of 2022, Russian forces invaded Eastern Ukraine, sparking the most intense conventional conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Three months later, historically neutral Finland and Sweden submitted letters of application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Two years into the conflict, it's time to

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Defense & Security, Europe & Central Asia

May 14 , 2024

Op-Ed

Fortifying Europe: The Launch of EDIS and the Future of EU Defense Autonomy

(Photo Source: NATO) The ongoing war in Ukraine has not only shattered decades of peace in Europe but has also challenged the assumption that defense budgets can continually be reduced. With the potential re-election of Donald Trump, known for his skepticism towards NATO and his isolationist foreign policy, concerns about

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Apr 13 , 2024

Op-Ed

AKP Election Defeat Signals Shifting Political Landscape in Turkey

Turkey’s local elections on March 31st resulted in the biggest electoral defeat for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). For the first time in decades, the main opposition, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), won the majority votes in several key metropolitan areas, including Istanbul,

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Terrorism & Extremism

Apr 5 , 2024

Policy Brief

The Moscow Terror Attack: ISIS’ Global Ambitions and the Challenge of Counterterrorism

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The terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow killed more than 130 people and wounded around 150. Islamic State in the Khorasan Province (ISKP or ISIS-K) claimed responsibility for the attack, which proves that the group has the operational capability to engage in such a large-scale onslaught. It also

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Mar 1 , 2024

Op-Ed

Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missiles in Ukraine: A Russian First?

The advent of hypersonic technology may well redefine the limits of military power, and Russia’s recent deployment of a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile (HCM; a model also known as an HSM) over Ukraine may have opened a new chapter in the annals of modern combat. On Feb. 7, during its

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Defense & Security, Transnational Crime, Europe & Central Asia

Aug 29 , 2023

Podcast

Colin Clarke: What Now for Wagner After Prigozhin’s Death

In this Orion Talks conversation, Dr. Colin Clarke discusses the implications of the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder and leader of the Wagner Group, for the group’s future and its relationship with the Russian regime. He explains how the turmoil surrounding the Wagner may influence the group’s operations and

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Defense & Security, Europe & Central Asia

Aug 28 , 2023

Expert Panel

Wagner without Prigozhin: What is Next?

The news about the downing of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane was not unexpected. What was more surprising was the time that passed between Prigozhin’s attempted mutiny and his reported death. Mr. Putin does not forget the people who betray him. So, the fact that Prigozhin was allowed to walk free for

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Defense & Security, Europe & Central Asia

Aug 26 , 2023

Expert Panel

What The Death of Prigozhin Means For The Russian Regime And The War In Ukraine

The killing of Prigozhin has understandably elicited many analyses of Russia as a lawless mafia state. There’s something to that interpretation. But, it’s also somewhat sweeping and risks caricaturing the Putin regime. In fact, Putin often prefers to rule through law, and in particular, he often although not always seeks

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Democracy & Human Rights

May 22 , 2023

Webinar

Elections In Turkey: Takeaways and Projections

Orion Policy Institute held a live webinar on the 2023 Turkish presidential elections. The conversation covered the takeaways from the first round of elections and projections for the run-off that will be held on May 28, 2023.

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May 11 , 2023

Op-Ed

Can Turkey’s Pivotal Election be a Turning Point for Democracy and Foreign Policy?

On Sunday, May 14, Turkey is gearing up for one of its most pivotal and momentous elections in recent history, poised to shape the country’s future for decades to come. The outcome of this election holds immense significance, not only in determining the fate of the ruling Justice and Development

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