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Why Putin's Energy Weapon Failed

03 November 2025
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Professor Kristi Govella publishes new article "Undersea Cables and the Extension of Empire: The Rise of Britain, Japan, and the United States and the Competition to Connect Hawai'i"

03 November 2025
The article examines the history of undersea cables from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. How did geopolitics affect cable construction historically? What parallels exist in the present day?
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Dr Leila Alieva at the 4th Strategic Mediterranean Dialogue arranged by FMES

24 October 2025
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Malcolm Deas Fund recipient: Yixin Tian

16 October 2025
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Meet our new cohort for 2025-26

15 October 2025
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Averting acute escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine

06 October 2025
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Moldova's vote is one more sign of Russia's weakness in its 'near abroad'

05 October 2025
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LAC Forum: Tango in Japan by Dr Yuiko Asaba

29 August 2025
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Why Donetsk 'fortress belt' matters so much for Ukraine's defences

21 August 2025
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Interview with Professor Kristi Govella

18 August 2025