Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Growing discontent with Argentine president amid economic U-turn, violence in Iraq increases in run up to election, Nordic defence ministers form united front against Russia, and more.
Tag: Russia
The view from Russia: Aftermath of the revolution in Ukraine
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the way pro-Kremlin Russian media has been portraying the current situation in Ukraine as increasingly dangerous and unstable, with the interim government unable to maintain even basic law and order.
The weekly briefing, 7 April 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Earthquake in Chile puts new president to the test, North and South Korean naval forces exchange fire, tensions continue to rise between Russia and the West after annexation of Crimea, and more.
The weekly briefing, 31 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. President Nicolás Maduro averts ‘military coup’ amid political crisis in Venezuela, North Korea launches two missiles into the Sea of Japan prior to high-level talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Arctic military development, and more.
The view from Russia: Russia’s neighbours react to annexation of Crimea
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine the limited coverage of the reactions to the Crimean referendum of Russia’s immediate neighbours and so-called allies, former Soviet satellites and members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The weekly briefing, 24 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Removal of Bogota’s mayor threatens Colombia’s peace process, Ukraine signs EU partnership agreement as Putin signs annexation of Crimea, Russia holds large-scale military exercises along border with Finland, and more.
The weekly briefing, 17 March 2014
Political and security risk updates from the Open Briefing intelligence unit. Libyan prime minister flees the country, Crimea votes to join Russia, Norway calls on Nordic neighbours to join NATO, and more.
The view from Russia: Russia faces off with the West over Crimea
A fortnightly series looking at how major events and issues are reported in Russian media. This week we examine how Russian moves in Crimea are being reported, including attempts to identify Russian military vehicles in use by the unidentified gunmen at key Crimean points and the lack of a status quo option in the upcoming Crimean referendum.