What would be the implications of a Russia-North Korea arms deal? While Russia needs North Korea for rockets and missiles, Kim Jong Un will be seeking technology to develop missiles in return Military • 12 Sep
What Prigozhin's death means for stability in Africa The death of the Wagner Group's leader raises questions about the group's African operations Russia • 01 Sep
How drones have changed the conflict in Ukraine war Drones are now used extensively by both sides on the frontline - and far beyond Military • 18 Aug
Why Crimean Tatar fighters play an increasing role against Russia The exertions of the Crimean Tatars are contributing significantly to Kyiv's ability to avoid defeat by Russia Ukraine • 08 Aug
What is going on with the Ukrainian counteroffensive? After two months of slow progress, the long-awaited counteroffensive appears to be gaining momentum Military • 01 Aug
Is there a moral justification for the use of cluster bombs? 'This is possibly the first time that cluster bombs will be used by a State inside their own territory, which changes everything' Military • 12 Jul
What would be the impact of sabotage at Zaporizhzhia power plant? The possibility of sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is an example of the ecological warfare waged by Russia in Ukraine Ukraine • 06 Jul
What Russia's paramilitary mutiny means for Putin & Ukraine war The Russian president has been seriously weakened by the Wagner group's attempted coup and exposed cracks in his regime Military • 26 Jun
How Putin's attempt to control Russia's private armies backfired Kremlin's efforts to control private militaries like Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner group failed to address rivalry between factions Russia • 24 Jun
Who gains from the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam? This episode suggests Russia is less interested in liberating Ukraine than in destroying its ability to function as a sovereign nation Ukraine • 07 Jun
Has the Ukraine war spread to Russia? Here's what we know so far about reports of battles being fought across the border in Russia Military • 24 May
The role of women's activism in the fight for Ukraine's freedom Culture, politics and survival motivate Ukrainian women to take action, reminiscent of those who took part in Euromaidan protests a decade ago Ukraine • 17 May
How photographs put spotlight on 'famine denial' in 1925 Ireland The 1925 food supply crisis in Ireland generated unprecedented American newspaper photography with far-reaching consequences History • 18 Apr
The battle for Bakhmut: a fierce struggle and devastating losses There is a heavy cost being paid for modest progress in Bakhmut with both sides bogged down in the spring thaw Military • 08 Mar
Why Kyiv's western allies must rethink limits of military aid "Range anxiety" is central to understanding the protracted nature of the limited war being fought between Russia and Ukraine Military • 22 Feb
Russia-Ukraine war has nearly doubled energy costs worldwide The war has pushed economies into recession, caused higher inflation, and put painful cost-of-living pressures on vulnerable households Energy • 24 Feb
Will Russia still be able to get soldiers to fight in Ukraine? A year into a war Moscow expected to win easily, there are growing signs of anger, frustration and resistance from Russian soldiers Military • 21 Feb
What happens next in Ukraine? Here are 3 possible scenarios Given the failure to predict the war, is there any chance we could do a better a job of assessing how it might develop? Military • 20 Feb
What's the outlook on energy for Europe? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, volatility continues to be key theme shaping the energy landscape Energy • 03 Feb
Ukraine war: how will the next few months unfold? While the outcome of the war is hard to predict, neither side seems currently placed to inflict decisive damage on the other Military • 27 Jan
Will Leopard 2 tanks be a game-changer in Ukraine? A consignment of these high-powered battle tanks will undoubtedly raise Ukraine's combat capacity in the coming months Military • 25 Jan
Why can't the West agree on military support for Ukraine? Germany's indecision over its Leopard tanks reflects the lack of a clear strategy in how the West is approaching the war in Ukraine Military • 24 Jan
What can we expect in 2023 from Putin's energy war on Europe? The Russian regime has been weaponising energy supply for years and this issue is not going away in 2023 Energy • 04 Jan
Why Germany is grappling with its past, present and future While it may not be obvious from the outside, German political and public discourse is currently undergoing tremendous change Germany • 12 Dec 22
Are Russia's attacks on Ukraine's power grid a war crime? Bombing aimed at damaging civilian morale does not offer a military advantage and should be regarded as unlawful Military • 08 Dec 22
