Paris’s Aftermath: Confronting Europe’s Terrorist Threat

Counterterrorism in the Middle East is a hotly debated topic, but leaders aren’t recognizing growing extremist activities right next door. Are terrorist organizations gaining ground in Balkan states, and could the West become subject to a domino effect?

In-Depth: Implications for Russia’s Intervention in Syria

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Russia’s military buildup in Syria both caught the West by surprise and elicited a sigh of relief from the Middle East. Is this the first indication of a Russian-led coalition being formed to counter ISIS? 

In-Brief: Trouble in Tajikistan

Insurgent activity is bringing Tajikistan’s political security into question, raising fears that violence could spread beyond the border. As investors in Tajikistan begin to pay attention to the Central Asian nation, the future of the country looks to be defined by increasing unrest.

Skopje’s Political Crisis: Post-Escalation Scenarios

Macedonia’s political stability has been undermined by over a year of intractable conflict between the government and the oppositions. Allegations of government corruption has entrenched the opposition while hurting Skopje’s image abroad; meanwhile, the latest violence in Kumanovo expands the crisis to the security sphere and complicates any resolution.

Charlie Goes to Chechnya: Moves and Countermoves

Following attacks in Grozny late last year, the Chechen republic’s leader has strongly opposed any Islamic militantism in the region, while the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and following world reactions has been met with an official outpouring of criticism for the cultural mindset that precipitated the attacks.

Terrorism and Counterterrorism after Charlie: Moves and Countermoves

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, the over one million strong unity march accompanied displays of unity and cooperation internationally. Russia’s desire to engage positively on this issue accompanies a growing desire in Europe to normalize relations with Russia.

Friends in Europe: Moves and Countermoves

From France’s Front Nationale to Germany’s former chancellor and the Hungarian and Czech governments, Moscow has strengthened ties with socially conservative,  anti-EU political movements since Ukraine and offers an alternative to domination by Brussels and Washington.

Designs on the North Caucasus: Moves and Countermoves

The future of the North Caucasus is increasingly uncertain and after years of suppression by Moscow, militant forces are taking the fight to Syria and Iraq, Ukraine, and back to the home front.

Reviving Conflict in North Caucasus: Moves and Countermoves

In the first days of December 2014, the Chechen capital of Grozny was rocked by renewed fighting between Caucasus Emirate gunmen and Russian counter-terrorism forces. The fighting resulted in at least 20 dead at last count. Will the “quiet revolution” stay quiet?

Reviewing the Possibility of Cold War 2.0

Think Tank Review: November was a special month for the West, marking the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. With the anniversary came a stream of Cold War-inspired reflections and comparisons from top U.S. thinkers and diplomats.