Author: Jordan Miranda
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EPC Summit in Yerevan: Armenia Repositioned
Is Armenia Repositioning with the West or is it having a balanced approach? We argue that the Armenian hosting of the EPC summit demonstrates willingness to approach the West amidst Russian decline. While it is not immediate, Armenia is calibrating itself carefully.
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Beyond Sanctions
Main Question Has Western strategy accurately assessed North Korea’s true strategic role beyond its nuclear program? Argument North Korea is a central node in a Russia–Iran–North Korea axis, sustaining Russia’s war through munitions and troops, and enabling Iran’s missile capabilities, while receiving advanced technology in return. Conclusion North Korea is a neglected transregional enabler linking…
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Maduro Gone: Impacts on Russia, China & Iran
How does Maduro’s removal reshape the strategic positions of Russia, China, and Iran in their respective regions? Each nation faces the threat of American resources being allocated to the Indo-Pacific, Middle East, and Eastern Europe as Russia, Iran, and China face military and diplomatic losses. While none lose complete leverage, all three must recalibrate strategies…
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Why Donbas Is Important for Russia
– Why is the Donbas region so vital to Russia’s strategy in Ukraine and Europe? – Donbas embodies Russia’s historical drive for territorial control, provides key industrial and strategic advantages, and serves as a platform for projecting military and political influence. – Control of Donbas reinforces Russia’s imperial ambitions, reshapes Europe’s security order, and sustains…
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Breaking Into Iran and Russia’s Neighborhood
In what ways does increased American diplomacy in the Caucasus demonstrate deteriorating Iranian and Russian influence abroad? Increased American diplomacy in the Caucasus shows that the Caucasian countries cannot rely on Russia or Iran for economic, security, and technological support in recent years. American influence in Caucasia is an example of how Russia and Iran…