Analytics from Ukraine. Project of NGO "Centre for International Security"
Modern regional security challenges have set before Baltic States a strong need of reassessment and optimization of their small sized armed forces.
Mykola Zamikula
Intensification of Russian aggressive policy towards neighbors requires structural review and reform of military capacity from the Baltic States. Assistance from NATO allies remains a key element of the defense doctrine of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Continue reading “Modernization of the Armed Forces of the Baltic States under Russian Threat “
Iraq can face new ethnic and religious conflicts, complicated with geopolitical calculations of the US, Turkey and Iran
Andriy Karakuts
Operation for the liberation of Mosul, which enters a crucial stage, will have far-reaching consequences for Iraq and the Middle East as a whole. From the course of this military campaign depends not only the fate of Islamic state. In fact, the future of Iraq is also decided now. And the geopolitical struggle for influence over some Iraqi territories begins, which involves leading world and regional powers. Continue reading “Strategic implications of Mosul operation: what is the future of Iraq after the defeat of the Islamic state?”
Both points of view on the issue have influential and well-known supporters who appeal to specific arguments and factors
Mykola Zamikula
The question of the need to break diplomatic relations with Russia because of its ongoing hybrid aggression is being discussed repeatedly on the highest level in Kyiv. In the nearest future we can expect its return to the agenda. Both supporters and opponents of such measures have their own arguments. A detailed analysis of their thoughts will help to assess situation. Continue reading “Breaking off Ukraine-Russia Diplomatic Relations: Pros and Cons”
Ankara dependence on Russian energy has a negative impact on the implementation of Turkish ambitions in foreign policy, where the interests of Turkey and Russia are not the same on several important issues. However, we must remember that Russia is also dependent – on the Turkish money for gas and oil.
Mykola Zamikula
Turkey is a country that has claims to be recognized as a regional leader. Realization of these ambitions is promoted by a unique geographical position at the border of the two parts of the world – Europe and Asia. As a result the activities of the state in various fields aimed primarily at using this factor to improve Turkish status in the international arena. Continue reading “Energy Issues in Turkish Foreign Policy”
Plans for development of Turkish fleet include increasing of its potential over the coming years.
Mykola Zamikula
Turkey is a country with claims for regional leadership in the troubled Middle East region. The realization of these ambitions requires not only hard diplomatic work, but also efficient modernization of the armed forces, including the Republic’s Navy. Continue reading “Turkish Naval Forces Development Prospects”
Norway became one of the states whose security planning has been questioned by modern Russian aggressive policy…
Mykola Zamikula
Norway is a Scandinavian NATO member that has a strategic interest in the Arctic region. Today it faces a number of both global (the crisis of the international security system) and local (militarization of the Arctic) challenges. This creates a requirement to rethink its defense doctrine and to modernize national armed forces. Continue reading “Modernization of the Norwegian Armed Forces: Main Trends and Prospects”
