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GeopoliticsISW2026-09-21

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 20, 2026

Ukrainian forces executed their largest combined missile and drone strike against Moscow Oblast, targeting strategic infrastructure like the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery. This strike, coinciding wi...

Russia-Ukraine WarLong-Range StrikesInformation WarfareNew
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-20

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 19, 2026

The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is exaggerating battlefield gains to mislead domestic and international audiences, particularly during State Duma elections and ahead of the UN General Assembly. ...

Information WarfareMilitary AidDrone Warfare
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-19

Iran Update, September 18, 2026

The Houthis resumed their conflict with Saudi Arabia in July 2026, seeking economic concessions and control over Yemen, with Iranian backing. Iran continues efforts to disrupt regional shipping and pr...

Regional SecurityProxy WarfareMaritime Security
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-19

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 18, 2026

The Kremlin continues to deny mobilization plans post-elections, despite needing more personnel to sustain its war effort in Ukraine. Poland has adjusted its air defense posture due to increased Russi...

Russia-Ukraine WarNATO SecurityMilitary Mobilization
GeopoliticsCRS (Congress)2026-09-18

Russia-North Korea Relations

Russia and North Korea have significantly deepened their relationship since 2022, culminating in a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty that includes mutual military assistance. North Korea has ...

Alliance BuildingMilitary AidSanctions Evasion
GeopoliticsCRS (Congress)2026-09-18

U.S. Conflict with Iran

A U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran, initiated in February 2026, escalated into a regional war of attrition, marked by retaliatory strikes, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and significant U.S. militar...

Regional ConflictEconomic WarfareStrait of Hormuz Security

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GeopoliticsOpenAlex2026-05-26

ENTANGLED DETERRENCE: DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIC STABILITY IN SOUTHERN ASIA

This paper introduces "Entangled Deterrence" to analyze how dual-use emerging technologies destabilize strategic stability in Southern Asia's tripolar nuclear environment. It argues that AI, cyber, an...

Nuclear DeterrenceArms ControlEmerging Technologies
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-18

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 17, 2026

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi in the Lyman direction showcases restored tactical maneuver capabilities, aided by shaping operations and strikes against Russian EW systems. Ukrainian forces achieved oper...

Military OperationsElectronic WarfareDrone Warfare
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-18

Iran Update, September 17, 2026

The Houthis are consolidating control over the Red Sea coastal plain and threatening international shipping in the Bab al Mandeb Strait, aiming to deter US support for Saudi Arabia. Their military cam...

Maritime SecurityRegional ConflictsNuclear Proliferation
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-16

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 15, 2026

Ukrainian forces confirmed ongoing counteroffensive operations northwest of Lyman, making significant territorial gains and disrupting Russian logistics through intermediate-range strikes. The Kremlin...

Military OperationsGeopolitical ConflictLogistics Interdiction
Military SystemsDoD2026-09-16

Contracts for Sept. 16, 2026

The U.S. Department of War announced significant contracts for September 16, 2026, including a $4.3 billion FMS logistics support contract for S&K Aerospace and multiple awards for Virginia-class subm...

Military ProcurementForeign Military SalesNaval Power
GeopoliticsISW2026-09-14

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 13, 2026

Russian forces conducted a drone strike near the Ukrainian-Polish border, targeting a train carrying European officials and infrastructure, indicating an escalation to intimidate NATO. Meanwhile, disc...

Russia-Ukraine WarNATO SecurityHybrid Warfare
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