Analysis & Writing
Selected writing by Sean Wiswesser on Russia, intelligence, warfare and global security.
When the Guns Fall Silent: The Bleak Future of Postwar Russia
Wars do not end when the fighting stops. Sean examines what years of war may leave behind inside Russia's institutions, society and security apparatus.
Don't Fall for Rumors of Putin's Weakness
Why apparent cracks in the regime can obscure the durability of Putin's authoritarian system.
The Hallmarks of Russia's Hybrid War
The doctrinal continuity behind Russian sabotage, cyber activity, intelligence operations and gray-zone warfare.
Latest Analysis
Tomorrow's Affairs (UK)
Russian Intelligence, Espionage, Defense Issues and Ukraine War Opinions/Articles
The Chalk Mark Still Matters
How traditional espionage handling remains relevant alongside covert digital communications.
Russian Double Agents and Operational Games
The tradecraft behind Moscow’s use of deception, double agents and operational games.
The Threat of Sino-Russian Opportunism
Why Moscow and Beijing may not need a formal war plan to overwhelm U.S. strategy.
The Kremlin’s Kill List
Inside the Russian security services’ long culture of state-sponsored murder.