Putin Rapidly Expands FSB Powers as His Public Support Declines
Executive Summary: Over the past 25 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin has built and maintained power by serving as the final arbiter of policy, choosing between the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and other groups that favor a less repressive approach. He is confident he has enough publ
Russian Internet Restrictions Undermine Economy and Spark Protests
Executive Summary: In recent months, the Russian government has expanded internet restrictions to unprecedented levels, surpassing those of the Great Firewall in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) (see EDM, July 24, 2025). In the PRC, mobile internet is not being shut down, and many users can bypa
Saad’s Betrayal: JNIM and ISGS Rivalry in West Africa
萨阿德的背叛：JNIM 和 ISGS 在西非的竞争首先出现在 Jamestown。
