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?
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(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.
Forecast: U.S. Elections To Influence Ukraine Conflict
America’s elections are heating up – and the entire world is watching. How will the race to the top shift the balance of power, and will the situation in Ukraine escalate?
(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.
In-Brief: U.S. Inclusion in Normandy Format Untenable
The Normandy format represents the highest-level European forum dedicated to resolving the crisis in Ukraine. Why has the U.S. not been included, and what would happen if it was?
(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?
Ukraine Turns Right: Moves and Countermoves
Within the pro-Maidan portion of Ukrainian society the conflict against Russia has significantly boosted the popularity of the extreme right militant groups and has accompanied the resurrection of WWII-era insurgent and fascist groups in a struggle over history’s place in modern Ukraine.
Poroshenko vs. Kolomoisky: Moves and Countermoves
The dismissal of Dnipropetrovsk governor Ihor Kolomoisky last week is a concerning indicator of growing disagreement between Poroshenko and Ukraine’s powerful oligarchs as Poroshenko attempts to limit corruption and preserve state and regional unity.
Religious Overtones and the Ukraine Conflict
The multitude of religious sects occupying Ukraine are central to today’s dividing lines: the spiritual role of religion in the region however remains overshadowed by the propaganda sold by all parties to the conflict seeking to associate the present political circumstances to a holy war.