Russia’s intervention in Syria is distracting the public’s attention away from Ukraine, but the war for the East rages on. Where is the conflict headed, and what is Russia planning?
Tag Archives: Hybrid Warfare
(Not) Behind Enemy Lines IV: Arming Russia’s War in Ukraine
How are Ukrainian Separatist forces able to repel the Ukrainian military? Leksika Analyst Sean Crowley looks at some of the weapons and vehicles being employed on both sides of the conflict.
In-Depth: Examining Russia’s Military Presence in Syria
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Pictures of Russian troops in Syria have brought Russia’s role into the public spotlight. While Russia’s ministers downplay their military’s role, Analyst Sean Crowley takes an investigative approach to catalogue the evidence against them.
(Not) Behind Enemy Lines III: Leading Russia’s War in Ukraine
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The chaos in eastern Ukraine begs a vital question – who is in charge? Having outlined the relationship between Russian and separatist groups, Analyst Sean Crowley looks at Russian officers in Ukraine in Part III of (Not) Behind Enemy Lines.
(Not) Behind Enemy Lines II: Fighting Russia’s War in Ukraine
In Part II of the series, analyst Sean Crowley discusses the historical facts surrounding Russia’s activity in Ukraine including a look at first-hand testimonials, Russian intelligence activity, and the possibility of state-sponsored terrorism tactics.
(Not) Behind Enemy Lines I: Recruiting for Russia’s War in Ukraine
Part one of a series examining the Russian military’s involvement in Ukraine. How are Russian ‘volunteers’ recruited to fight, what is their role in Ukraine, and how is the operation kept under wraps?
Exclusive Interview: Dr. Steven Bucci
Leksika had the opportunity to sit down with Director of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy and National Security at The Heritage Foundation, Dr. Steven Bucci, and discuss a range of topics from current events, cybersecurity, Russia’s future, and more.
EU-NATO Efforts to Counter Hybrid Warfare
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Russia is blending symmetric and asymmetric warfare into an effective strategy against its conventionally stronger Western opponents. Bogged down by bureaucracy and political quarreling, the West is struggling to present an effective response. What has been done, and what obstacles remain?
From Russia with Love: Shock Troop Modernization
Russia’s military is undergoing a rapid modernization, and its growing capacity to strike fast and deep into enemy territory poses an existential threat to international security. What are the current and future capabilities of the Blue and Black Berets, and are they operating under the guise of humanitarian aid?