Ukraine Would Be Better Off Cutting the Donbas Loose
The separatist republics are in ruins and its people’s minds have been poisoned by Russian propaganda.
Small Regions and States
Gibraltar, Scotland in Talks to Remain in EU
Those parts of the United Kingdom that voted to remain in the EU are not ready to accept the result.
Islanders Kingmakers in Danish Parliament
Deputies from the Faroe Islands and Greenland would hold the balance of power in Denmark’s next parliament.
Frozen Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas Becoming More Likely
Neither Kiev nor the separatists are in a position to decisively end the war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
Britain to Boost Falklands Defenses, Argentina Eyes Russia
Britain will spend more to defend the Falklands as Argentina seeks military support from Russia.
Russia Signs Integration Treaty with South Ossetia
Russia is absorbing Georgia’s breakaway republic on the anniversary of its annexation of the Crimea.
Russia Believed to Give Up on Donetsk, Luhansk Self-Rule
Allowing Ukraine to retake its rebel provinces will not get Russia back in favor with the West.
Abkhaz Leaders Wary of Russian Integration Proposal
Russia’s vassal in the South Caucasus is unwilling to give up its independence.
Donbas’ Secession Looks Increasingly Permanent
Continued Russian support and an election make it more difficult to reverse the Ukrainian region’s secession.
Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
Federalization is Russian Design to Weaken, Not Save Ukraine
Russia’s “solution” for the crisis in Ukraine would stop the country from deepening its ties with the West.
Estonian Border City Putin’s Likeliest Next Target
The Estonian city of Narva is more likely to be the “next Crimea” than Moldova’s Transnistria.
Venetians Vote to Break Away from Italy in Online Poll
The lackluster pace of Italy’s economic recovery fuels separatist sentiment across the north of the country.
Russia Formally Annexes Crimea, Transnistria Requests Same
Moldova’s breakaway region requests entry into the Russian Federation similar to the Crimea’s.
Don’t Confuse Russia’s Motives in Crimea for Justification
Analysts should bear in mind there is a difference between explaining and legitimizing Russia’s behavior.