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Ukraine May Be Winning the Information War in Kursk

Sep 11, 2024 | rand.org | Hunter Stoll

This commentary originally appeared on The National Interest on September 10, 2024. Russia has been invaded for the first time since the Second World War. Ukrainian Armed Forces, not pro-Ukrainian Russian separatists, not ambiguously affiliated units conducting small raids, have held a foothold for over a month. Ordinary Russians living along the border have been displaced.
Ukraine May be Winning the Information War in Kursk

Sep 10, 2024 | nationalinterest.org | Hunter Stoll

Russia has been invaded for the first time since the Second World War. Ukrainian Armed Forces, not pro-Ukrainian Russian separatists, not ambiguously affiliated units conducting small raids, have held a foothold for over a month. Ordinary Russians living along the border have been displaced. The initial Russian response appeared inept, raising the question of whether the military and the Federal Security Service (FSB) can protect its citizens.
Putin’s Shake-up of Russian Military Leadership

May 29, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Hunter Stoll

Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with commanders of military districts at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, fourth left, and Newly appointed Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, fourth right, attend the meeting. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)Russian President Vladimir Putin has not shied away from expressing frustration with the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
Putin's Shake-Up of Russian Military Leadership

May 24, 2024 | rand.org | Hunter Stoll

Russian President Vladimir Putin has not shied away from expressing frustration with the Russian war effort in Ukraine. Over the nearly two and a half years of the conflict, he has removed multiple senior military commanders and officials, generally due to dissatisfaction with their performance. Last week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was the latest to be relieved of his position by Putin. But why would Putin oust a longtime loyalist with deep roots in the Russian military establishment?
Don’t buy Moscow’s shameless campaign tying Biden to its terrorist attack

Apr 24, 2024 | thehill.com | Hunter Stoll

Earlier this month, Russia’s top investigative body accused Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings of being financially responsible for the deadliest terrorist attack in Russia in decades. In U.S. media, Burisma has become inextricably linked to President Biden and his son Hunter, along with a range of associated allegations and conspiracy theories, driven largely by Russian propagandists and internet trolls.
Biden, Burisma, and Ukraine: Why Moscow's Evolving Narrative of the Crocus City Hall Terrorist Attack Matters for U.S. Elections

Apr 24, 2024 | rand.org | Hunter Stoll

Earlier this month, Russia's top investigative body accused Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings of being financially responsible for the deadliest terrorist attack in Russia in decades. In U.S. media, Burisma has become inextricably linked to President Biden and his son Hunter, along with a range of associated allegations and conspiracy theories, driven largely by Russian propagandists and internet trolls.
The Middle Corridor: A Renaissance in Global Commerce

Mar 12, 2024 | rand.org | Hunter Stoll

With the rise of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and a litany of international sanctions levied against Russia, the most popular global shipping routes have become increasingly unreliable. Some companies are avoiding the Suez route altogether, preferring to go around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. In Russia, westbound cargo throughput along its railways has plummeted since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Middle Corridor: A Renaissance in Global Commerce

Mar 11, 2024 | thediplomat.com | Hunter Stoll

With the rise of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and a litany of international sanctions levied against Russia, the most popular global shipping routes have become increasingly unreliable. Some companies are avoiding the Suez route altogether, preferring to go around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. In Russia, westbound cargo throughput along its railways has plummeted since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Why Improve Ukraine's Deep-Strike Capability?

Sep 19, 2023 | rand.org | Andrew Hoehn |Hunter Stoll |William Courtney

As the counteroffensive progresses, Ukraine's leaders are giving higher priority to striking Russian targets beyond the immediate battlefield. They urge the West to provide modern fighter jets, like the F-16, and longer-range rocket artillery, like the ground-launched Army Tactical Missile System. Both weapons now seem likely to enter the fight this year or next. How will they help Ukraine?
A Case for Greater U.S. Engagement in Central Asia

Sep 11, 2023 | rand.org | Hunter Stoll

Central Asia is seldom a top priority for U.S. foreign policy. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States was one of the first countries to recognize the five newly independent states—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. For most of the 21st century, however, Central Asia largely served as a launchpad for U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, and little more than that.