In the Trenches of Ukraine’s Long War
As diplomacy scrambles to avert the threat of a Russian invasion, Ukraine is locked into a consuming, nerve-wrecking conflict against Moscow-backed militias.
3 Feb 22
Conflict
Will Belarus be Springboard for Russian Incursion into Ukraine?
Troop deployment reinforces tensions ahead of war games planned for next month.
28 Jan 22
Armenia Questions CSTO Role
The military alliance’s intervention in the Kazak crisis came in stark contrast to its inaction over Karabakh.
27 Jan 22
Cyberattacks Undermine Ukraine’s Security
Analysts highlight key weakness in hybrid war, alongside military build-ups and disinformation.
27 Jan 22
Ukraine Rolls Out Mass Recruitment for Volunteer Army
Officials expect a 130,000-strong force to be assembled within weeks.
25 Jan 22
Ukrainians Fatalistic Amid Fears of Russian Invasion
“Where could we flee? We have nothing to lose.”
12 Jan 22
Bosnia: The Town That Resisted Ethnic Division
Despite nationalist politics elsewhere, residents refuse to be divided along ethnic lines.
22 Dec 21
The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs
As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.
25 Nov 21
Vukovar: the First, Forgotten Casualty of the Yugoslav War
Attacked from the east and ignored by the West, the city's plight set a precedent for the coming years of conflict.
18 Nov 21
Armenia: Mothers Bereaved by War Offered IVF
Amid trauma of defeat, there has been little discussion of the ethical implications of state-sponsored programme.
15 Nov 21
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