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A signal, Not A Spearhead: Russia’s Kuril Message And Japan’s Northern Front
A signal, Not A Spearhead: Russia’s Kuril Message And Japan’s Northern Front

Written by Leonardo Morreale

Putin's August 2026 visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, combined with Russia's fortification of the chain and its growing military coordination with China, signals a defensive freeze rather than a springboard for attack. As Japan reorients southwards, the north remains a second front that will not close, a standing cost even if the shot is never fired.

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Russia, China and their search for great power identity
Russia, China and their search for great power identity

Written by Anisa Heritage

A consequence of Putin’s actions against Ukraine is the strengthening of Taiwanese identity and the intensification of their already strong desire to be separate from mainland China.

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