As Russia loses influence in Central Asia, it has intensified efforts to destabilise Moldova

There are fears that Russia might try to compensate for its poor performance in Ukraine by upping its meddling in neighbouring countries.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

· Mar 16, 2023 · 11:30 pm

G7 and NATO summits lay bare the deep divide between the West and Russia and China

Both summits were dominated by the war in Ukraine, and both pledged continued support for the country ‘for as long as it takes’.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

· Jul 01, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Victory Day celebrations can’t mask how badly things are going for Vladimir Putin in Ukraine

Russia’s incremental gains have come at significant cost in terms of personnel and material.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

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Tatyana Malyarenko, The Conversation

· May 10, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Second stage of Putin’s war in Ukraine is ringing alarm bells in nearby Moldova

There is a fear that Russia’s land grab could extend beyond Ukraine.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

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Tatyana Malyarenko, The Conversation

· Apr 27, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Putin could try to split Ukraine into regional puppet governments

Russia’s societal destabilisation playbook offers a potential blueprint for how and where the war might spread.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

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Tatyana Malyarenko, The Conversation

· Mar 16, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Garissa University attack: al-Shabaab's violent radicalism can't be tackled by force alone

The terrorist group's attack on the college in eastern Kenya shows how quickly regional security is deteriorating.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

· Apr 04, 2015 · 02:30 pm

Ukraine sliding towards all-out war despite mediation efforts

Fierce fighting in Donetsk over the past week shows the futility of the September ceasefire.

Stefan Wolff, The Conversation

· Jan 27, 2015 · 04:30 pm