Caleb Briskman
@calebbriskman.bsky.social
International Affairs + Eastern European Studies.
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Caleb Briskman
@calebbriskman.bsky.social
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Could Moscow ditch Tehran for a deal with Washington?
Caleb Briskman writes that Russia may trade its alliance with Iran for US economic ties or territorial concessions in Ukraine.
Caleb Briskman writes that Russia may trade its alliance with Iran for US economic ties or territorial concessions in Ukraine.
Trump’s Moscow Pivot Leaves Tehran on Edge - ICDS
The new Trump administration’s seemingly unending mission to fundamentally overhaul global power structures has exposed systemic cracks in Moscow’s relationship with Tehran.
icds.ee
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Kui Moskva taotleb tihedamaid suhteid Ameerika Ühendriikidega, võib Teheran muutuda vahetuskaubaks.
@calebbriskman.bsky.social selgitab, millele tuginevad Vene-Iraani suhted ning miks USA ja Venemaa suhete võimalik soojenemine võib osutuda Iraanile ohtlikuks.
@calebbriskman.bsky.social selgitab, millele tuginevad Vene-Iraani suhted ning miks USA ja Venemaa suhete võimalik soojenemine võib osutuda Iraanile ohtlikuks.
Trumpi pöördumine Moskva poole valmistab Teheranile peavalu – Diplomaatia
2015. aastast alates on Moskva lakkamatult Teheraniga sidemeid ehitanud, et tugevdada läänevastast telge, kuhu kuuluvad veel Põhja-Korea ja Hiina. Vene-Iraani omavaheline koostöö laienes veelgi 2022. ...
diplomaatia.ee
May 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Kui Moskva taotleb tihedamaid suhteid Ameerika Ühendriikidega, võib Teheran muutuda vahetuskaubaks.
@calebbriskman.bsky.social selgitab, millele tuginevad Vene-Iraani suhted ning miks USA ja Venemaa suhete võimalik soojenemine võib osutuda Iraanile ohtlikuks.
@calebbriskman.bsky.social selgitab, millele tuginevad Vene-Iraani suhted ning miks USA ja Venemaa suhete võimalik soojenemine võib osutuda Iraanile ohtlikuks.
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📥 Lisaks @icds-tallinn.bsky.social uudiskirjas:
- @marekkohv.bsky.social: Venemaa valed
- Mykola Nazarov: Õiglane rahukokkulepe Ukrainas ootamas Trumpi tähtaega
- @calebbriskman.bsky.social: Trumpi pööre Moskva suunas teeb Teherani närviliseks
- @herm2n.bsky.social: Ukraina ühinemine EL-iga
- @marekkohv.bsky.social: Venemaa valed
- Mykola Nazarov: Õiglane rahukokkulepe Ukrainas ootamas Trumpi tähtaega
- @calebbriskman.bsky.social: Trumpi pööre Moskva suunas teeb Teherani närviliseks
- @herm2n.bsky.social: Ukraina ühinemine EL-iga
Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: uus ring Ukraina rahuootusi, Iraan ja Venemaa – Diplomaatia
Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 18. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.
diplomaatia.ee
April 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
📥 Lisaks @icds-tallinn.bsky.social uudiskirjas:
- @marekkohv.bsky.social: Venemaa valed
- Mykola Nazarov: Õiglane rahukokkulepe Ukrainas ootamas Trumpi tähtaega
- @calebbriskman.bsky.social: Trumpi pööre Moskva suunas teeb Teherani närviliseks
- @herm2n.bsky.social: Ukraina ühinemine EL-iga
- @marekkohv.bsky.social: Venemaa valed
- Mykola Nazarov: Õiglane rahukokkulepe Ukrainas ootamas Trumpi tähtaega
- @calebbriskman.bsky.social: Trumpi pööre Moskva suunas teeb Teherani närviliseks
- @herm2n.bsky.social: Ukraina ühinemine EL-iga
In the latest commentary piece for the ICDS, I argue that #Trump is providing #Moscow with the opportunity it has been seeking — turning its back on #Tehran.
Could Moscow ditch Tehran for a deal with Washington?
Caleb Briskman writes that Russia may trade its alliance with Iran for US economic ties or territorial concessions in Ukraine.
Caleb Briskman writes that Russia may trade its alliance with Iran for US economic ties or territorial concessions in Ukraine.
Trump’s Moscow Pivot Leaves Tehran on Edge - ICDS
The new Trump administration’s seemingly unending mission to fundamentally overhaul global power structures has exposed systemic cracks in Moscow’s relationship with Tehran.
icds.ee
April 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This will deal irreparable damage to American hegemony and drastically increase Russia, China, and North Korea’s power.
Morning Bluesky.
A draft Executive Order seen by the NYT suggests the US is about to abandon Africa, which would be a big win for Russia and China.
The drastic overhaul of the State Department would eliminate almost all African operations and close embassies and consulates.
A draft Executive Order seen by the NYT suggests the US is about to abandon Africa, which would be a big win for Russia and China.
The drastic overhaul of the State Department would eliminate almost all African operations and close embassies and consulates.
April 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This will deal irreparable damage to American hegemony and drastically increase Russia, China, and North Korea’s power.
It’s incredible how resilient the Ukrainian national identity is both historically and contemporarily.
April 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It’s incredible how resilient the Ukrainian national identity is both historically and contemporarily.
4 hours of which was Putin ranting about how Ukrainians don’t exist
‼️ Negotiations between Putin and Witkoff have ended: it lasted 4.5 hours.
April 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
4 hours of which was Putin ranting about how Ukrainians don’t exist
Surprised I haven’t seen many comparisons between Trump 2’s self-sufficiency policies and North Korean “Juche.”
April 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Surprised I haven’t seen many comparisons between Trump 2’s self-sufficiency policies and North Korean “Juche.”
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I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
April 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
I agree with @kajakallas that the EU should become a beacon of freedom. So when do we start?
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
Here I offer six ways to actually light the beacon and step into the role history has chosen for us. Our response to the current uncertainty can be firm and long term. A thread.🧵1/17
About time
🇪🇪 Estonia is set to begin building fortifications along its border with Russia this year, per ERR.
Estonia to Build 600 Bunkers Along Russian Border to Defend Against Drone and Artillery Strikes
Estonia will start constructing border fortifications with Russia, including 600 bunkers, informed by the experiences from the war in Ukraine.
united24media.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
About time
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If we don't study history, we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Literally the opposite of what the president said is true. High tariffs CAUSED the Great Depression.
This is embarrassing.
Literally the opposite of what the president said is true. High tariffs CAUSED the Great Depression.
This is embarrassing.
April 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If we don't study history, we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Literally the opposite of what the president said is true. High tariffs CAUSED the Great Depression.
This is embarrassing.
Literally the opposite of what the president said is true. High tariffs CAUSED the Great Depression.
This is embarrassing.
Hungary leaving the ICC should finally be the event that forces the EU to take action
April 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Hungary leaving the ICC should finally be the event that forces the EU to take action
50% tariff on Lesotho is making America great again
April 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
50% tariff on Lesotho is making America great again
Kadyrov dynasty
😵💫 Kadyrov appointed 17-year-old son Adam as curator of the Chechen Interior Ministry. Now all the security forces of Chechnya are subordinate to the teenager.
April 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Kadyrov dynasty
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Just past a plaque about the Antonov-225 in the Stockholm airport. Don’t know what else to say other than it’s incredibly sad.
March 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Just past a plaque about the Antonov-225 in the Stockholm airport. Don’t know what else to say other than it’s incredibly sad.
Absolutely fascinating piece of journalism: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Secret History of America’s Involvement in the Ukraine War
This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.
www.nytimes.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Absolutely fascinating piece of journalism: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Why isn’t he wearing a suit
Vance on Canada: "They just don't have the cards. There is no way that Canada can win a trade war with the United States."
March 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Why isn’t he wearing a suit
But Witkoff doesn’t “regard Putin as a bad guy”
‼️ Footage of the aftermath of the hospital being hit in Kharkiv.
March 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
But Witkoff doesn’t “regard Putin as a bad guy”
There has to be more American media attention on the evil acts of the illegitimate government of Georgia. It’s shameful how quiet the West has been.
BREAKING: Opposition leader Elene Khoshtaria was subjected to physical abuse, degrading treatment and torture after her detention, which is prohibited under the ECHR, Article 3 (prohibition of torture), and which reflects the systemic violence against the unlawfully imprisoned protesters in 🇬🇪. 1/
March 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
There has to be more American media attention on the evil acts of the illegitimate government of Georgia. It’s shameful how quiet the West has been.
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Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Estonian Parliament says:
March 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Estonian Parliament says:
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🇪🇪 Estonia’s Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine had officially submitted a list of military aid needs, which will be procured from Estonian defense companies.
Ukraine to Receive $100 Million in Military Aid From Estonia
Estonia's Ministry of Defense reports Ukraine's request for 100 million euros in military aid, featuring drones and medical supplies from local manufacturers.
united24media.com
March 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🇪🇪 Estonia’s Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine had officially submitted a list of military aid needs, which will be procured from Estonian defense companies.
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RFE/RL has been my go-to platform to understand unfolding events in depth, and it was not even "woke" or "liberal," it was democratic where there's growing autocracy.
Now, instead of a ready big-picture insight, there will just be more of dry, grey news, without background.
Now, instead of a ready big-picture insight, there will just be more of dry, grey news, without background.
March 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
RFE/RL has been my go-to platform to understand unfolding events in depth, and it was not even "woke" or "liberal," it was democratic where there's growing autocracy.
Now, instead of a ready big-picture insight, there will just be more of dry, grey news, without background.
Now, instead of a ready big-picture insight, there will just be more of dry, grey news, without background.
Like cutting USAID, cutting Voice of America will objectively worsen global perceptions of the US. There is nothing “America First” about it.
March 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Like cutting USAID, cutting Voice of America will objectively worsen global perceptions of the US. There is nothing “America First” about it.
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🦾 Ukraine introduced its first batch of FPV drones assembled from domestically produced modules.
Made in Ukraine: First FPV Drones With Domestic Components Unveiled in Kyiv
Ukraine showcases its first FPV drones, assembled locally from domestic modules. The initiative highlights collaboration in the drone industry in Kyiv.
united24media.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🦾 Ukraine introduced its first batch of FPV drones assembled from domestically produced modules.
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Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
March 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Among the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.
We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication.
They own what happens next.