Russia Bolsters Northern Flank Amid NATO Expansion: A New Era of Geopolitical Tensions
Executive Summary: As of late June 2026, Russia is significantly expanding its military infrastructure along its northern border with NATO, a move directly responding to NATO’s strengthened eastern flank. This…
Europe’s Assertive Pivot: Strategic Autonomy and the Reshaping of Global Alliances
Executive Summary: The European Council’s June 2026 summit underscored a decisive acceleration in the EU’s pursuit of strategic autonomy, a move driven by a confluence of factors including the protracted…





