Briefings
Conspiracy Theories, Antisemitism, and Democratic De...
Sep 18, 2025Antisemitism is indicative of underlying decay in societies where it prospers. Unique from other forms of racial or religious bigotry, antisemitism is often the terminal phase of conspiratorial thinking […]
The Impact on Central Asia of Russia’s War on Ukrain...
Sep 04, 2025Russia’s war on Ukraine has had a significant impact on the countries of Central Asia, including shifting their relationships with Russia and China and reshaping their internal political and economic […]
Intercepting Terror: Strengthening Ukrainian Air Def...
Jul 24, 2025https://youtu.be/o0NqLT9iygE Over the past several months, Russia has scaled up its production of drones and missiles, using its growing arsenal to launch nightly barrages on Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. […]
From Persecution to Protection: Strategies to Defend...
Jul 16, 2025Religious persecution is not limited to totalitarian states. Illiberal democracies often infringe on religious freedom in more subtle ways. While dictators see unsanctioned religious thought and practice as a challenge […]
A Historic Opportunity: Advancing the Armenia-Azerba...
Jun 25, 2025After decades of war, Armenia and Azerbaijan are on the verge of a peace deal that promises to bring stability and prosperity while lessening Russia and Iran’s grip on the […]
Moldova’s European Future
Nov 12, 2024On October 20, the Republic of Moldova faced a dual-measure ballot: presidential elections alongside a constitutional referendum to authorize accession to the European Union. Despite systemic disinformation, intimidation, and vote-buying […]
Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL
Oct 29, 2024INTERPOL, the world’s largest law enforcement coordination network, remains a pathway for authoritarian regimes to extend political persecution far beyond their borders. By using INTERPOL’s global communications network to disseminate […]
Contesting Russia: Lessons from Central & Easte...
Oct 23, 2024For years, the countries of Central & Eastern Europe have been a critical warning system for the rest of Europe, sounding the alarm about the dangers posed by Russian aggression. […]
The Future of European Energy Security
Oct 16, 2024Ukraine’s energy situation is dire. After nearly three years of sustained Russian attacks, Ukraine’s ability to produce, store, and transmit power has been severely impaired—which has far-reaching implications for the […]
Russia’s Ecocide in Ukraine: Environmental Des...
Jul 16, 2024https://youtube.com/live/OQIKBMRDRyg?feature=share In the ten years since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine, Ukraine estimates that Russia has inflicted some $60 billion in damages to Ukraine’s natural and man-made […]
The Proliferation of Russian-Style Foreign Agents Laws
Jun 20, 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x_KAJ7SGHg In 2012, Russia adopted a foreign agents law which has been used repeatedly to crack down on independent civil society and opposition, closing organizations and jailing dissenters. Over the […]
Russian Crimes Against Ukrainian Civilians: Findings...
May 30, 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXg1j8aGXx8&t=212s Russia has targeted Ukrainian civilians since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Civilians have been arbitrarily detained, transferred, mistreated, tortured, and even killed extrajudicially as an apparent […]