Russia

BRICS: Paper tiger or legitimate challenge?

Jason Beck looks at the challenges presented by BRICS, arguing that although limited, they should not be disregarded

How does BRICS challenge the prevailing international order?

The Council on Geostrategy asks six strategic experts to explain how BRICS challenges the prevailing international order

Inside out: Europe’s accidental empire builders

Roderick Parkes argues that power within the EU may get turned inside-out if Germany does not adapt to the geostrategic context

Bear underwater: Russia’s undersea capabilities

Prof. Mark Galeotti investigates the undersea capabilities of Russia, arguing they will become more important as its land power shrinks

How Soviet is China?

Prof. Michael Cox argues that today’s China is much like the former Soviet Union in many ways despite clear differences

Integrated Review ‘refresh’: Sufficient?

The Council on Geostrategy asks six strategic experts whether the IRR sufficiently addresses the threats and challenges facing the UK

What does victory look like for Ukraine?

Dr Alexander Lanoszka analyses how Ukrainian victory can be defined in the country’s fight against Russian aggression

Russia’s war against Ukraine: Five implications for Britain

James Rogers investigates some of the implications of Russia’s war against Ukraine for the United Kingdom

Ukraine: What should Europe do next?

On the first anniversary of Russia’s renewed assault on Ukraine, the Council on Geostrategy asks leading experts what Europe should do next

Time to focus not just on Putin’s Russia, but what will follow

Prof. Mark Galeotti investigates the next steps for Britain in supporting Ukraine and preparing for a post-Putin Russia