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Russia, Climate Change and the Global Energy Transformation

Over the next few decades, a reduction in the use of fossil fuels worldwide presents a bigger problem for Russia than climate change itself. As Russia masses military forces on the borders of Ukraine, Western governments are consumed with trying to decipher President Vladimir Putin’s intentions and predict his next …

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What Do UK Weapons Deliveries Add to Ukraine’s Armed Forces?

Sending anti-tank weapons to Ukraine will not alter the military balance or moderate Russia’s behaviour. It is time for a serious approach to supporting Ukraine, one that accounts for the Russian way of war. The UK and US have been the most prominent military supporters of Ukraine since the conflict …

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Climate Change and the French Armed Forces

With climate security gaining ground as a topic of global discussion, the French armed forces are developing their own approach to climate change at the national level. As shown by the recent failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution on the security implications of climate change and …

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