The Western Balkans and the EU-Russia Tug of War
Russia’s resurgent presence and strengthened role in the Balkan region has been the focus of increased attention and renewed interest in recent years. Highly catchy press titles such as “The Western Balkans are a testing ground in a new Cold
Disrupting the Health Industry: An Interview with Oleg Shevelev, Founder of Cryotechnomed
Cardiovascular diseases have proved to be a serious challenge for humanity. In 2016, they took the lives of 17.9 million people worldwide, which accounts for 31% of all deaths globally. The public health community has listed a number of factors
The Deadly Ideology Driving Putin: Eurasianism
Contrary to what many people think, Putin’s goal is not simply a matter of restoring the Soviet Union or the empire of the Tsars. It’s much more than that. And it is terrifying. Russia is an economic midget but it
Our Outer Space Future: Is There a Better Way Out?
On 2 January 2019, the People’s Republic of China successfully landed its Chang’e 4 probe on the far side of the moon. A historic achievement for China, but significant in what it implies for the future of outer space in
How America Lost World Leadership
In 2017, America abruptly changed face. It became a deeply divided country no longer interested in world leadership, its soft power eroding fast. The question is: Who will dominate next, China, Europe, Russia? Or can America recover? Trump’s inaugural speech with
From Russia with Love: A Misinformation Campaign
Facebook has announced that 126 million of their American users may have encountered 80,000 published pieces of inauthentic, Kremlin-conceived content throughout the last two years (BBC, 2017). In the photo: Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump. Photo credit: The Atlantic Accounts that can be
POTUS is Compromised: Web of Intelligence Links Trump and Associates to Kremlin
Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark
The Trump Doctrine: Madman Theory, Oil, and Imperialism
What Will American Foreign Policy Look Like Under a Trump Administration? Throughout the course of the 2016 United States Presidential Election, it was sold to the American people as a choice: continued or increased involvement in global affairs or self-imposed isolationism. In truth, it was not
IMPAKTER ESSAY: The Year of the Leak
Cyber Attacks and Espionage in the Digital Age “Well that’s because [Putin] would rather have a puppet as president of the United States,” Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton fiercely told the audience at the third presidential debate in Las Vegas. “You’re the
The Potential of Youth: Germany’s Sustainable Success
Titles, triumphs and tears. The German national team stands for major success and huge emotions, for sporting excellence and excellent integration. And for millions of fans, it stands for unforgettable moments. On 13 July 2014, Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 at Rio
Unparalleled Passion: The Power of EURO 2016
It is not so often that a teenage boy jumps up and down in joy and relief. That same boy may also be yelling, or maybe even shrieking, “yes!” in elation. This thought may become more absurd if I tell
Country Week: Kyrgyzstan
Editor's Note: This is part I of 7 in a series dedicated to the history, culture, society, tourism, and dining in Kyrgyzstan. From the very heart of Central Asia, a country that used to be a part of the Great Silk