Luke Coffey

Europe, Western Visayas

Contributor at Freelance

Senior Fellow—Hudson Institute | I’m decorated by Ukraine and sanctioned by Russia. That’s all you need to know.

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Don’t Take Your Eyes Off Events In Chechnya – Analysis | Flipboard

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Luke Coffey

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Don’t take your eyes off events in Chechnya

5 days ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Don’t take your eyes off events in Chechnya Short Urlhttps://arab.news/5vts2 Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya in southern Russia, was reported last week to have submitted a request to the Kremlin to be relieved of his post. Kadyrov was appointed by President Vladimir Putin in 2007, following in the footsteps of his father, Akhmad Kadyrov — a former Chechen rebel who defected to Russia in 1999 and became Chechen leader in 2003.
The need for a UK-EU defense pact

1 week ago | observerbd.com | Luke Coffey

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London late last month to discuss the future of UK-EU relations. The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare for a larger summit between London and Brussels this month that will focus on formalizing cooperation on security and defense.
The need for a UK-EU defense pact

1 week ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

The need for a UK-EU defense pact Short Urlhttps://arab.news/yfvcq British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London late last month to discuss the future of UK-EU relations. The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare for a larger summit between London and Brussels this month that will focus on formalizing cooperation on security and defense.
The Caspian’s retreating waters: a slow-burning crisis

2 weeks ago | arabnews.pk | Luke Coffey

The Caspian’s retreating waters: a slow-burning crisis Luke Coffey April 25, 2025 15:33 The Caspian region has always been a zone of competition and strategic significance (File/AFP) Short Urlhttps://arab.news/89cq9 The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest inland body of water, is at the heart of the Eurasian landmass. Its unique geography, geostrategic location and ecological importance make it one of the most significant natural features on the planet.
The Caspian’s retreating waters: a slow-burning crisis

2 weeks ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

The Caspian’s retreating waters: a slow-burning crisis Short Urlhttps://arab.news/my7fr The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest inland body of water, is at the heart of the Eurasian landmass. Its unique geography, geostrategic location and ecological importance make it one of the most significant natural features on the planet. The Caspian is situated between the major energy-consuming markets of Asia and Europe and has increasingly become a vital energy and transportation corridor.
How to work toward a lasting peace in Ukraine

3 weeks ago | arabnews.pk | Luke Coffey

How to work toward a lasting peace in Ukraine Luke Coffey April 18, 2025 21:22 Short Urlhttps://arab.news/ztg73 As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth summer, there appears to be no end in sight despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated pledges to broker a negotiated settlement. This is not for lack of trying. Since returning to the Oval Office he has met Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky once and held numerous phone calls with him.
Hopes of an imminent Ukraine peace deal are fading

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Hopes of an imminent Ukraine peace deal are fading Short Urlhttps://arab.news/6grym The Ukrainian army’s commander-in-chief, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, on Wednesday declared that Russia’s long-anticipated spring offensive had begun. In recent weeks, some of the largest Russian airstrikes of the war have also taken place, targeting both civilian and military infrastructure across Ukraine. If any behind-the-scenes efforts toward peace are underway, they are clearly yet to bear fruit.
Europe needs to be pragmatic about defense spending

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Europe needs to be pragmatic about defense spending Short Urlhttps://arab.news/4qqen The issue of Europe not spending enough on defense has irked American policymakers for decades. The criticism peaked during President Donald Trump’s first term and it remains a contentious issue in his second one.
Terrorism assessment for Afghanistan

1 month ago | arabnews.com | Luke Coffey

Terrorism assessment for Afghanistan Short Urlhttps://arab.news/jkgn3 According to the US government’s annual threat assessment, released by its intelligence community this week, Daesh remains the most significant terrorism challenge facing America and its partners. The assessment is part of a broader report that addresses all threats to the US including, but not limited to, terrorism. Notably, this year’s report includes an alarming section about the role of Daesh in Afghanistan.