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On paper, Russia’s military outmatches its Ukrainian rival. But better training, strategy and battlefield decisions have helped Ukrainian forces keep Russian troops at bay.
Though the Russian army dwarfs the strength of the Ukrainian army, the underdog has managed to resist during the early days of the Russian invasion. Military reforms are part of the reason.
The Conversation asked three scholars to briefly explain what this attack means for the people of Ukraine and the world.
As war begins between Ukraine and Russia, a range of stories provides context to help readers understand the conflict.
Russia sent troops to two Moscow-allied breakaway regions in Ukraine, after President Vladimir Putin recognized the regions’ independence. Five stories provide background to the growing conflict.
Troop buildups and diplomatic negotiations highlight the threat of a major land war in Europe. In cyberspace, Russia has been attacking Ukrainian infrastructure and government operations for years.
Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi had led the terrorist group since 2019. His death may lead to uncertainty over who will replace him but may not signal the group’s demise.
Since its independence 30 years ago, Ukraine has tried to balance its Western aspirations with its Russian past. Vladimir Putin is not ready to let go of the past without a possible invasion.
Deux experts présentent l’État islamique au Khorassan, la branche afghane de Daech, active depuis plusieurs années, qui a revendiqué le sanglant attentat commis le 26 août devant l’aéroport de Kaboul.
Se trata de uno de las cuatro organizaciones terroristas más mortíferas del mundo y, tras un largo período de crisis, reaparece ahora para intentar demostrar que los talibanes afganos son incapaces de proporcionar seguridad a la población.
An attack on the Kabul airport has left scores dead and many more injured. Two terrorism scholars explain who the group thought responsible is, and how big of a threat is it.
Questions include whether women should be compelled to register, as men are, and whether the draft and draft registration should exist at all.
Vladimir Putin is a standard-bearer, rather than a pioneer in the history of Soviet and Russian political assassination.
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Director of Research, United States Military Academy West Point
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Director Center Holocaust and Genocide Studies, United States Military Academy West Point
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Associate Professor of History, United States Military Academy West Point
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Director, SOSH Research Lab Assistant Professor of International Affairs, United States Military Academy West Point
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Assistant Professor of American Politics, United States Military Academy West Point
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American Politics Program Director, United States Military Academy West Point
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Founding Director, Modern War Institute, United States Military Academy West Point
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Assistant Professor of Public Policy, United States Military Academy West Point
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Director of Research, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, United States Military Academy West Point
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Assistant Professor at the Combating Terrorism Center, United States Military Academy West Point
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Associate Professor of International Relations, United States Military Academy West Point
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Professor of Law, United States Military Academy West Point
