Author archive for CSNS

  • Mar262026

    Ambassador General Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s Speech at King’s College London, 25 March 2026

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    On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United…

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  • Jan232026

    Understanding Success: Why Certain Ukrainian Military Formations Run Consistently Successful Recruitment Campaigns

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    By Jimmy Rushton Key Points: Ukrainian military units recruit in a competitive marketplace. Volunteers have considerable choice over where they…

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  • Jan232026

    Ukraine Strategic Communications: Narratives and Approaches in Recruitment/Mobilisation

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    By anonymous strategic communications specialists Key Points: The Strategic Imperative: As the war extends into 2026, the ability of the…

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  • Jan232026

    Making the Ukrainian Army Attractive Again: The Need for a Second Civil Wave

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    By Dr Alexander Shulga Key Points: After four years of high-intensity war, Ukraine cannot sustain its defence without sufficiently expanding…

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  • Jan232026

    Council of Servicemembers’ Representatives (CSR)

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    By anonymous soldiers serving in the Ukrainian military since 2022 Key Points: The war of attrition has exposed not only…

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  • Oct252024

    After the End of Londongrad? The UK’s Counter Kleptocracy Strategy Requires a Reboot

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    By Tom Mayne and John Heathershaw Key Points: Kleptocracy is a defining feature of the new global politics. Just as…

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  • Sep052024

    Axis or Ad Hoc Alignment? Understanding Russia’s Partnership with China, Iran and North Korea

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    By Dr Hanna Notte Key Points: Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, China, Iran and North Korea…

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  • Jun302024

    Ukraine: A Safe Haven on the Road to Victory

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    Key Points: Neither Russia nor Ukraine can achieve total military victory, and good-faith negotiations with Putin are unlikely. The West,…

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