2023-01-04
Russia's war on Ukraine has severely diminished its reputation and has called into question its global standing and superpower status.
2022-11-25
While Russian forces have previously lost much larger swathes of territory, the expulsion from Kherson was a strategic setback and even the recapture of Crimea by Ukraine is being discussed.
2022-11-10
Winning Russia as a close ally is all the more attractive for Iran's leadership right now, as it can count on Moscow to turn a blind eye to Iran's human rights and economic violations.
2022-10-03
Mismanagement, corruption, shoddy intelligence, low morale and poor planning are causing Russian troops to lose ground quickly in Ukraine, analysts say.
2022-06-06
The Iranian regime's latest attempt to indoctrinate children has struck a sour note with child psychologists, activists and many Iranians.
2022-05-27
Iran-backed attacks on countries where China hopes to gain a foothold, and international sanctions, bode ill for Beijing's military and economic plans in the region.
2022-05-11
Over the past four decades, the IRGC has increased its emphasis on ideological training, giving it equal weight with military training and rewarding those most committed to Wilayat al-Faqih.
2022-04-18
Chinese media have enabled Kremlin propaganda to skirt bans in the West. Meanwhile, Chinese citizens are being indoctrinated with an anti-Western, pro-Soviet ideological campaign.
2022-04-01
Intelligence suggests Putin is being misinformed by his own defence officials while possible power struggles are appearing amid an increasingly hostile domestic environment.
2021-12-22
A deal for a Chinese-built base for Tajik security forces is the latest sign of Beijing's growing influence in Central Asia -- and of Russia's weakening clout.
