Eurasia

The Su-27’s Legacy for the Russian Air Force

The Su-27’s legacy for Russian military aviation cannot be understated.

Why Russia’s Su-33 Naval Jet Never Took Off

Conceived at the height of the Cold War, the Su-33 was meant to challenge the U.S. Navy’s dominance. Instead, it became a niche asset in a shrinking Russian fleet.

WASHINGTON –Jan 30 2025: President Donald Trump speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport.

How Donald Trump Can Beat Europe’s Tech Regulations

If there is one bright spot in Trump’s cacophony of trade threats, it is that the conversation on how to improve the global regulatory space for the average consumer has...

Russia’s Su-57 is Close to Getting Loyal Wingmen

Russian Aerospace Forces pilots flying the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 may soon have drones serving as “loyal wingmen,” assisting in the operations of aircraft in real time.

Directed Energy Weapon. Microwave gun.

Russia Develops Anti-Drone Laser Gun

As with past innovations, the new technology served as a force multiplier, which led to efforts to counter the threat. Ergo, laser weapons counter to drone warfare.

Akchi, Kazakhstan, June 25, 2018: Tanks with fuel being transported by rail. White liquid transport wagon for delivery of goods such as oil, gas and diesel on railroad tracks at daylight.

Europe Looks East to Central Asia

The European Union and Central Asia must continue moving engagement to the next level, from discussions and statements to actions across a broader spectrum. The first-ever European Union (EU)-Central Asia...

Kilo-class submarine in the Neva River in St. Petersburg at the parade in front of St. Isaac's Cathedral.

Russian Navy Kilo-class Sub Tests Firing of Kalibr Cruise Missile

Earlier this month, the Russian Navy’s Kilo-II submarine demonstrated its ability to launch one of the Kremlin’s most advanced cruise missiles.

Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate Hasn’t Left the Ground—Yet

Even setting aside the challenges posed by the Ukraine conflict, the Su-75 faces significant obstacles.

Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Prepares to Build a Sixth-Generation Fighter

There is little doubt that the Russians are taking their time developing their own sixth-generation warplane—but this is not a sign of weakness.

Repair of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser "Admiral Nakhimov"

Russia Rethinks Its Battlecruiser Plans

There has been repeated speculation that the Russian Navy’s Kirov-class battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov could finally return to service later this year after a decades-long refit.  Last month, Russian media announced...

WASHINGTON – Feb. 28, 2025: President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House to sign a deal granting the US access to Ukraine's rare minerals.

No, Trump is not Attempting a “Reverse Nixon”

Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russia differ substantially from Nixon’s famous trip to China. 

Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat Nuclear Missile Could Destroy the World

By maintaining a robust and modern ICBM force, Russia aims to deter potential aggressors and preserve strategic parity with the United States.