Why the United States Went to War in Vietnam
WEBA regional approach to the Vietnam War is important because U.S.-Vietnam relations and the Vietnam War did not occur in a vacuum. The global context is also important because Cold War tensions between the U.S., the Soviet Union, and China also shaped events related to the Vietnam War.
Understanding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - Foreign Policy …
WEBIntroduction. On February 24, 2022 Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. In times of crisis, balanced, in-depth analysis and trusted expertise is paramount. The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) remains committed in its mission to provide expert analysis to policy makers and the public on the most pressing foreign policy challenges.
Five Years of War in the Donbas - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The war in the eastern Ukrainian region known as the Donbas has killed over 13,000 people, displaced millions, and led to the worst rupture in relations between the Russian Federation and the West since the end of the Cold War. The war was caused by inherent cleavages in Ukrainian society, combined with clumsy and self-interested intervention by outside powers.
Russia's War in Syria: Assessing Russian Military Capabilities and ...
WEBThis edited volume, Russia’s War in Syria: Assessing Russian Military Capabilities and Lessons Learned, published by the Foreign Policy Research Institute, sets out to examine the Russian Federation’s way of war in Syria.It consists of seven chapters, authored by nine subject-matter experts from the United States, Europe, and Russia. The authors closely examine the various roles that ...
India's Neutrality and Strategic Relations with China, Russia, and …
WEBApr 25, 2022 · India has long prided itself on its strategically independent or non-aligned foreign policy. But the 2022 Russian-Ukrainian War has put India’s approach to strategic independence under an international spotlight.
What is Geopolitics? - Foreign Policy Research Institute
WEBRobert Strausz-Hupé, the founder of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, was a leading exponent of the field of geopolitics, a political framework that supports the examination of international affairs in the context of culture, history, and geography, in addition to day-to-day political events. This framework originated as a reaction to America’s actions—or lack thereof—during the ...
The Future of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces
WEBAug 19, 2019 · Facing the existential threat of the then-rapidly expanding Islamic State in 2014, former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki officially established the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) to assist in the defense of Iraq. Ayatollah Sistani, a prominent Shia cleric, called for volunteers to fight in the militias. The Sunni jihadis threatened Iran as well, so Iranian-backed militias operating in ...
U.S. Force Structure Changes in Europe: Necessary, but not Sufficient
WEBApr 19, 2021 · The recently announced decision to increase the U.S. military presence in Europe by sending 500 additional troops to Germany in the coming months is the right move at the right time in the right place. This announcement implements President Joseph Biden’s goal of improving transatlantic relations, and it will add vitally necessary capabilities to the American presence on the continent at a ...
Russian Military Drones: Past, Present, and Future of the UAV …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · Key Findings. Relying on global supply chains, Russia was able to develop its own UAV industrial base in the late 2000s and early 2010s. For UAV production, Russia imported electronics, engines, and industrial equipment (which is more important than electronic components) from Europe, the United States, Israel, and …
The Current Status of Transportation Infrastructure in the Baltics
WEBApr 17, 2020 · A quality transportation system is necessary for both economic and national security. The US Interstate Highway System — a critical component of the nation’s economic vitality — was originally envisioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower primarily for defense related purposes. In the Baltic States, ensuring military mobility and the secure flow of goods and services remains a critical ...
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