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Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 2, 2026

Braw in ZDFheute on the drone incident in Leipzig

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 2, Elisabeth Braw was quoted in ZDFheute discussing the recent drone attack on Leipzig airport.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 2, 2026

Braw in DW News on European responses to Russian hybrid attacks

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 2, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by DW News to discuss possible European responses to Russia’s recent hybrid attacks against Europe.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

UkraineAlert

Sep 1, 2026

For Putin, the ‘root cause’ of the war is the existence of independent Ukraine

By Kateryna Odarchenko

Moscow claims to be ready for peace once the "root causes" of the Russia-Ukraine War are addressed, but Putin's demands confirm that he believes the "root cause" of the war is the existence of an independent Ukraine, writes Kateryna Odarchenko.

Conflict Disinformation

Dispatches

Sep 1, 2026

What’s at stake for the AfD and Merz in Germany’s three September elections

By Phyllis Berry

The far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make gains in three upcoming state-level votes in the eastern part of the country.

Elections Germany

Dispatches

Sep 1, 2026

Where and how Putin could expand his war in Europe beyond Ukraine

By Atlantic Council experts

The CIA director’s recent unannounced visit to Moscow has raised speculation about Russian plans to escalate attacks.

Conflict Eastern Europe

UkraineAlert

Sep 1, 2026

Europe should already start planning for a post-Lukashenka Belarus

By Viktar Baranau

There is nothing about today’s Belarus that suggests a country on the verge of change. Nevertheless, European policymakers would be well-advised to begin preparing for a post-Lukashenka Belarus now, in order to have a plan in place when the moment of transition arrives, writes Viktar Baranau.

Belarus Conflict

Dispatches

Sep 1, 2026

Russia wants to sell ‘sovereign AI’ abroad. Here’s what it’s really selling.

By Eto Buziashvili

Russia’s new AI law puts domestic models under state control. Moscow now wants to sell the same model abroad.

Artificial Intelligence Russia

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Sep 1, 2026

Braw in Foreign Policy on cognitive dissonance in the Strait of Hormuz

By Elisabeth Braw

On September 1, Elisabeth Braw was published in Foreign Policy on the difference between reality on the ground and the Trump administration’s messaging.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 29, 2026

Braw in Daily Mail on Russia’s preparations to attack UK

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 29, Elisabeth Braw was mentioned in Daily Mail discussing potential hybrid attacks against the UK by Russia.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

Timely Commentary & Analysis

Aug 29, 2026

Braw in The Sun on Putin’s threats to ramp up hybrid attacks on NATO

By Elisabeth Braw

On August 29, Elisabeth Braw was interviewed by The Sun to discuss Putin’s plots to ramp up hybrid attacks against NATO.

Europe & Eurasia Security & Defense

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