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3) 40 regions - the number of Russian regions (out of 83) that have accumulated some degree of experience with online voting (not counting the occupied Sevastopol).

2) 4 former deputies - the number of former deputies of Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu who have faced criminal prosecution since Shoigu’s transfer to the Security Council in 2024.

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1) 308,000 people - the number of people currently incarcerated country-wide in Russia, according to Supreme Court First Deputy Chief Justice Vladimir Davydov. More below👇️

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

Today at 11:00 EDT: Learn more about France's nuclear announcement and how it represents the dramatic shift in the Transatlantic security relationship.

From Tehran to Donbas: What the Iran War Means for Russia and Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute Those systems and a limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles will now be tied up for as long as Tehran continues or threatens further attacks. Every

"The Iran war creates a diplomatic vacuum over Ukraine precisely when the conflict was entering a new, potentially decisive phase. Moscow has every reason to believe that it can afford to wait, while Kyiv struggles for attention as well as territory." More by Robert Person.

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Better Late Than Never, US and Allies Race Toward Ukrainian Counter-Shahed Tech By Dr. Joshua E. Segal

No one expected that an Iranian Shahed drone could strike the US Navy’s nerve center in Bahrain during daylight hours, despite decades of preparedness. The US and its Gulf allies seek Ukrainian defenses and expertise to strengthen their own defense systems. More in #BehindtheFront.

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

Happening tomorrow at 11:00 EDT. buff.ly/JPmewg1

Renewed Conflict in Iran After a brief respite, conflict has returned to the Middle East. American and Israeli air strikes began on February 28th in an operation President Trump has indicated is aimed at toppling the Iranian…

If you missed last week's virtual event on the Iran conflict's effects in the Middle East and the United States, watch the full discussion here.

GeoSpace Ep. 23 with Lawk Ghafuri: Kurdistan under attack: Iran-backed militias and regional conflict n the latest episode of The New Region's GeoSpace podcast, Mohammed A. Salih hosted Lawk Ghafuri, a political analyst specializing in Iraqi affairs, discussing the unprecedented wave of attacks on…

"This is the most intense aerial campaign against Erbil and the Kurdistan Region in recent memory, as far as one can remember." Mohammed A. Salih hosted Lawk Ghafuri to discuss the unprecedented wave of attacks.

From Tehran to Donbas: What the Iran War Means for Russia and Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute Those systems and a limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles will now be tied up for as long as Tehran continues or threatens further attacks. Every

"President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to the Patriot crunch with a creative diplomatic gambit, proposing that Gulf states 'swap' Patriot interceptors in return for Ukrainian drones, technology, and training. Formidable practical obstacles make such transactions a long shot."

FPRI Experts React | Understanding the Third Gulf War - Foreign Policy Research Institute The third Gulf War began with an assassination on February 28, 2026, in broad daylight in central Iran. The war has engulfed the region in conflict, extending

FPRI gathered experts to answer questions about Israeli and American air operations, degradation of Iranian missile and drone capabilities, the surprising role of submarine warfare, and allied naval commitments.

Who – or what – will replace Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei Four possible scenarios for the future of Iran.

Non-resident fellow Michael Stephens outlines four possible scenarios for succession in Iran in this piece (co-authored with John Kennedy).

From Tehran to Donbas: What the Iran War Means for Russia and Ukraine - Foreign Policy Research Institute Those systems and a limited supply of Patriot interceptor missiles will now be tied up for as long as Tehran continues or threatens further attacks. Every

Robert Person's pressing analysis breaks down the war's effects on air defense systems, potential increase of US isolationism, opportunities for Russian oil, and Ukraine's resulting drone diplomacy. Read more here.

Europe must not seek Putin’s approval before sending troops to Ukraine European leaders representing Coalition of the Willing countries reportedly reject the idea of sending troops to Ukraine without first securing Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval, writes…

Stephen Blank's Ukraine update details how the Coalition of the Willing is "reportedly unwilling to act unless Putin gives them the green light, making a viable, independently-monitored ceasefire unattainable."

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

France will increase its nuclear arsenal and deepen cooperation with Germany and other European states to deter attacks. Sign up for the event on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:00 EDT.

Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to

Emma Salisbury's piece for War on the Rocks addresses how operational reality will be the ultimate measure of the US Navy Fighting Instructions’ success.

FPRI Experts React | Understanding the Third Gulf War - Foreign Policy Research Institute The third Gulf War began with an assassination on February 28, 2026, in broad daylight in central Iran. The war has engulfed the region in conflict, extending

Read our experts' timely insights on the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and their spillover into the Gulf States and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Czech President, New Government in Early Power Struggle - Foreign Policy Research Institute In an interview on Feb. 1, 2026 on the popular Czech television political commentary series “Questions with Vaclav Moravec,” Petr Macinka, the Czech foreign

Catch up on Robert Beck's piece outlining how tranquil political waters in Prague fell victim to a tempest between Hradčany (the seat of the president) and the incoming government. buff.ly/qPqafV4

Europe's Nuclear Future: Rethinking Transatlantic Deterrence - FPRI Events On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a landmark update to France’s nuclear strategy announcing that France would increase its nuclear

🇫🇷 Virtual Event on Tuesday, March 10. Join FPRI's Eurasia program for a discussion with Astrid Chevreuil and Alex Bollfrass on the implications of France's updated nuclear strategy.

Better Late Than Never, US and Allies Race Toward Ukrainian Counter-Shahed Tech By Dr. Joshua E. Segal

Read Joshua E. Segal's piece in #BehindtheFront on Ukrainian anti-drone tech and the value of embracing the 'good enough' philosophy.

Four Years of War in Ukraine and Baltic Solidarity - Foreign Policy Research Institute Each month, Dr. Indra Ekmanis writes a monthly roundup highlighting major political, cultural, and economic events in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Her

"The Baltic countries are well aware that Ukraine’s fight is more than just Ukraine’s to bear alone." Indra Ekmanis outlines how amid the turbulent world of today, we should not abandon Ukraine in reaction to its perseverance.

In light of ongoing US conflict with Iran, Nour-a-Maliki is not backing down from the Iraqi presidential nomination. Catch up on Mohammed A. Salih's piece detailing political implications for Iraq and Iran. buff.ly/ImyJ7WU

Will US Military Deployment Reduce Nigerian Political Violence? - FPRI Events As Nigeria grapples with escalating insecurity, the US Government is deploying military forces to the country—ostensibly in a training role—to assist the

As Nigeria grapples with escalating insecurity, the US Government is deploying military forces to the country to assist in dealing with extremist violence. Register for the timely discussion on Monday, March 16. buff.ly/iZGsJZB

No Yardstick | Andras Toth-Czifra | Substack A newsletter (mostly) about Russia's domestic politics and political economy. Also available at: www.noyardstick.com. Click to read No Yardstick, by Andras Toth-Czifra, a Substack publication with…

Follow Andras Toth-Czifra's #NoYardstick to learn about Russia’s domestic politics, political economy, and illiberalism in Eastern Europe. buff.ly/MPdQDs1

Foundry, Fleet, and Fight: Hedging the U.S. Navy The U.S. Navy got some serious nautical miles under its belt during the first year of this administration, with combat operations from the Caribbean to

In an era of fiscal constraints, rapid technological advancement, and great-power adversaries looming on the horizon Admiral Daryl Caudle is attempting to reshape how the U.S. Navy will organize, deploy, and employ its fleet. Read more by Emma Salisbury.

The Purges Within China’s Military Are Even Deeper Than You Think | ChinaPower Project Analysis of a groundbreaking dataset shows that purges within China’s military are far more extensive than previously understood.

A report by non-resident fellow Suyash Desai et al. examines how, despite leadership purges not disrupting normal functions of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), "gaps could have negatively impacted the PLA’s ability to conduct larger, more complex military exercises."

Whither the Iranian S-300? In light of the increasing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the expanding American regional military presence, and the talk of potential U.S. strikes as [...]

In this piece written ahead of the US airstrikes on Iran, Sam Lair breaks down their targets: the S-300 missile systems.

Russian Interests in the Arctic: The Northern Sea Route - FPRI Events Mariia Vladymyrova (University of Copenhagen) discusses the Northern Sea Route (NSR) legal regime as an exemplary instance of Russia's use of lawfare as a

Virtual Event: Sign up for an upcoming discussion on March 31, "Russian Interests in the Arctic: The Northern Sea Route" with Mariia Vladymyrova and Emily Holland.