The report analyzes Russia's current hostile actions in Europe and predicts future threats, highlighting its strategic interest in Western Europe while noting greater leverage over Eastern European countries. It provides insights into Russia's influence tactics and outlines recommendations for the U.S. government and Army to effectively counter these measures.
This report assesses the annexation of Crimea by Russia (February–March 2014) and the early phases of political mobilization and combat operations in Eastern Ukraine (late February–late May 2014). It examines Russia’s approach, draws inferences from Moscow’s intentions, and evaluates the likelihood of such methods being used again elsewhere.
The report examines different types of hybrid aggression in the Baltic region, highlighting the primary threat as conventional military action. It analyzes the vulnerabilities specific to the Baltics, providing insights into the geopolitical landscape and potential security challenges faced by these nations.
The report examines European perceptions of the Russian threat in the aftermath of the 2014 Ukraine crisis, detailing the responses of various European states to Russia's actions. It also explores the perspectives of European officials regarding the future of relations between Europe and Russia, highlighting the complexities of geopolitical dynamics in the region.