Russian Limbo

Understanding the economic, political, and security elements of Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reverberated profoundly across the global landscape, emphasizing the immediate need to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and ensure the security and prosperity of its citizens. The resilience of Ukraine and its forthcoming reforms hi...

Reclaiming Crimea's future resilience and security. This month, as Crimea marks 10-years since its illegal annexation, Russia continues to forcefully and unlawfully occupy Ukrainian territory. What measures can the global community take to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine? This discussion will explore the strategies for liberating the peninsula, human rights and repression and best pra...

Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds reflects on Latvia’s 20 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine amid a changing landscape in Europe. This year marks Latvia’s 20th anniversary as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since Latvia’s accession, what have been the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Rus...

Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau discusses Belgium’s defense and security priorities, as well as the country’s continued support for Ukraine. As the current holder of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, what steps is Belgium taking to enhance the EU’s collective defense and security?   Ambassador Jean-Arthur Régibeau sits down with Patrick Turner to discuss Belgium’s role in foster...

General Karel Řehka reflects on Czechia’s 25 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine.  As Czechia commemorates 25 years as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), what are the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine impacted Czechia’s defense priorities and how is the...

Transatlantic leaders and experts gather to address the state of the US-EU cooperation on critical minerals and green technologies. Critical minerals are essential to power green technologies and combat climate change, with the global supply chain dominated by China. The US and EU aim to curb their reliance on Beijing, but risk competing against each other rather than coordinating. Is transatlanti...

Although there is much secrecy surrounding Russia's penitentiary system, is even less is known about the country's correctional facilities that are home to some 45,000 female inmates, the highest of any nation in the world. Women inside Petchatniki Detention Center, Moscow's only female pre-trial facility and site Pussy Riot's detention, not only face overcrowding, corruption,...

In the center of Moscow lies a prison infamous for the inhumane treatment of inmates. Since its first incarnation 250 years ago, Butyrka Prison has been home to a long history of harsh living conditions, human rights violations, and spectacular escape attempts. While long notorious within Russia, in 2009, the death of Sergei Magnitsky brought global attention to Butyrka and became a focal point of...

Over the last century, Saint Petersburg's Kresty Prison has been home to some of Russia’s most famous political activists, authors, poets, and scientists. The red brick walls on the banks of the Neva house 200 years of stories of oppression, brutality, and torture. However, more recent stories reveal an institution, with an already bleak reputation, only worsening in the last two decades unde...