Regrettably, unforeseen circumstances compel us to temporarily suspend the publication of the Global Influence Operations Report (GIOR). We remain hopeful for a future resumption, albeit in a form and time yet to be determined. At...

Imagine a world where Russia leads a new global alliance of conservatives who share its values and vision. That's what President Putin wants, and he has found some eager allies in Europe's far-right movements. A...

A pro-Russian candidate was defeated but managed to score almost 20% of the vote in the recently concluded Presidential elections in Montenegro. The Democratic Front (DF) is a right-wing populist and socially conservative political alliance...

The European Parliament in Brussels recently hosted the second EU Anti-Racism Week from 20-22 March 2023. Amidst the lively conversations on racial equality in Europe, French center-right MEP François Xavier-Bellamy ignited a firestorm by questioning...

Bulgaria, a small Balkan nation of about seven million people, has struggled to form a stable government for the past two years. After five inconclusive parliamentary elections since 2021, the country remains in a political...

Eleven men sit around a conference table, mugs of coffee at their side, with the German and Turkish flags proudly displayed at the head. It's an innocuous snapshot shared on social media, announcing a new...

Iran and China have recently signed a 25-year strategic agreement that aims to boost their economic and political cooperation in various fields, such as trade, energy, infrastructure, defense, and security. The deal, announced in March...

In the twisting maze of Chinese politics, Li Shulei, a charismatic and influential figure, has skyrocketed to the top like a force of nature. Recently appointed as the head of the Publicity Department of the...

On a chilly day in Moscow, March 14, 2023, a rather peculiar organization saw the light of day: The International Movement of Russophiles (IMR). Professing a deep admiration for Russian culture and a world of...

The so-called "Red-Green Alliance" – a political coalition that fuses left-wing political groups and Islamist organizations – has always been a challenge to conventional political analysis. You might think these groups would be at each...