





Russia has maintained and expanded missile production despite Western export restrictions. Its continued dependence on imported microelectronics is well documented, while claims that chemical precursors reach its defence industry from Uzbekistan require closer examination by sanctions authorities. Russia’s ability to…

Planning disputes are rarely matters of grand strategy. Most revolve around traffic flows, heritage concerns or the height of new buildings. Yet the proposal by the People’s Republic of China to establish what would become its largest embassy in Europe…


The fragile assumptions underpinning security in the Gulf have been shattered once again as Washington pressed ahead with another night of air strikes against Iranian military targets. Tehran responded by broadening its campaign beyond direct confrontation with the United States,…


