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Stefan Wolff

Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
The author of eighteen books and over fifty journal articles and book chapters, Stefan Wolff is Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham, England, UK. He is also A political scientist by background, he specialises in the management of contemporary security challenges, especially in the prevention and settlement of ethnic conflicts and civil wars, and in post-conflict reconstruction, peace-building and state-building in deeply divided and war-torn societies. He has extensive expertise in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union, and has also worked on a wide range of other conflicts elsewhere, including the Middle East, Africa, and Central, South and Southeast Asia. Bridging the divide between academia and policy-making, he has been, and is, involved in various phases of conflict settlement processes, including in Iraq, Sudan, Moldova, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Kosovo.

Ukraine war: Russia's hard line at European security meeting ratchets up tensions another notch

Dec 06, 2023 07:55 am UTC| Politics

After many months of diplomatic wrangling, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was granted another lease of life at the annual ministerial council meeting last week in a messy compromise between...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: stalemate on the battlefield and shaky international support putting pressure on Zelensky

Nov 07, 2023 09:05 am UTC| Politics

More than 20 months into the war in Ukraine and over five months into Ukraines latest counteroffensive, the situation on the front is bleak and no breakthrough imminent, the countrys commander-in-chief admitted in a recent...

Global Geopolitics Series

Xi-Putin meeting: here's what it says about their current, and future, relationship

Oct 15, 2023 04:13 am UTC| Insights & Views

Vladimir Putin is expected to travel outside the borders of the former Soviet Union for the first time in 20 months to meet Chinas Xi Jinping on October 17. The visit, if it happens, is likely to entrench a relationship in...

Ukraine war: mixed signals among Kyiv's allies hint at growing conflict fatigue

Sep 26, 2023 03:54 am UTC| Politics

It is now almost 600 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the war that has followed has tested the resilience of both countries. But it has also tested those in the west that have supported...

Nagorno-Karabakh: longest war in post-Soviet space flares yet again as Russia distracted in Ukraine

Sep 21, 2023 00:02 am UTC| Politics

A 24-hour anti-terrorist operation launched by Azerbaijan to restore the countrys constitutional order threatened briefly to escalate into a full-scale war with Armenia over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. But...

Moscow drone attacks are a morale booster for Ukraine and a warning for Russia – here's why

Jun 03, 2023 03:28 am UTC| Politics

A wave of approximately 30 drones appeared in skies around the Russian capital, Moscow, on May 30. Though widely sensationalised as a major attack against the heart of the Russian government, they caused only minor damage,...

Global Geopolitics Series

Ukraine war: Zelensky's diplomatic tour has improved the ground for a fresh military offensive – but it needs to come soon

May 26, 2023 14:57 pm UTC| Politics

Ukraines offensive is in full swing at least diplomatically. President Volodymyr Zelensky has been touring capitals and summits over the past several weeks, trying to keep Ukraine on top of the international agenda while...

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Economy

EU Prepares €21B Tariff Response to Trump’s Trade Threats

The European Union is readying 21 billion worth of tariffs on U.S. goods if trade talks fail, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. This move follows U.S. President Donald Trumps recent threat to impose 30%...

Trump’s Spending Bill Pressures Medicaid Insurers Amid Cost and Coverage Concerns

President Donald Trumps new spending bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is expected to significantly raise administrative costs for Medicaid insurers like UnitedHealthcare, CVS Healths Aetna, Centene, and...

Serbia Faces Pressure as U.S. Talks Stall on Sanctions Against Russian-Owned Oil Firm NIS

Serbias negotiations with the United States over delaying sanctions on Russian-owned oil company NIS have hit significant roadblocks, according to Serbian Mining and Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic. Speaking...

Sweden’s June Inflation Rises 0.5% Monthly, Hits 2.8% Annually

Swedens consumer prices rose 0.5% in June compared to May, according to final inflation figures released by Statistics Sweden (SCB) on Monday. On a year-over-year basis, the headline inflation rate reached 2.8%, reflecting...

EU, US Close to Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Threat

The European Union and the United States are reportedly nearing a major trade agreement, signaling progress in efforts to ease transatlantic tensions. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday that negotiations...

Politics

Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Kellogg Visits Kyiv for Security, Sanctions Talks

U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Monday to discuss defense cooperation and tougher sanctions against Russia. According to Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian...

Albanese Urges China Collaboration on Global Steel Overcapacity During Shanghai Visit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for joint action with China to tackle global steel overcapacity during a high-level meeting with business leaders in Shanghai. Speaking on Monday, Albanese...

Trump Addresses Epstein Probe Fallout, Backs FBI Deputy Bongino

President Donald Trump said Sunday he had spoken with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to address tensions surrounding the Justice Departments handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Speaking to reporters, Trump...

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Children in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Stall

At least eight Palestinians, including six children, were killed Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a water collection point in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza. According to local officials, the victims were gathering...

Trump to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, signaling continued support for the war-torn nation amid its conflict with Russia. Speaking to reporters at Joint...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

China Approves Synopsys’ $35B Ansys Deal Amid Easing Trade Tensions

Chinas State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has granted conditional approval to Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) $35 billion acquisition of Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), removing the final major regulatory barrier for the U.S....

Stifel Lowers HubSpot Price Target to $700, Maintains Buy Ahead of Q2 Earnings

Stifel analysts have revised their price target on HubSpot Inc. (NYSE:HUBS), lowering it from $750 to $700, while reiterating a Buy rating ahead of the companys upcoming Q2 earnings report. Despite the reduced target,...

Elon Musk Proposes Tesla Shareholder Vote on xAI Investment

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will hold a shareholder vote on whether the electric vehicle giant should invest in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI. Responding to a question on social media, Musk...

J.P. Morgan: Generative AI Must Boost IT Workloads by 55% to Offset Cost Deflation

Generative AI is reshaping IT services, but it must drive over 55% more workload to offset significant cost deflation, according to a recent J.P. Morgan report. The brokerage estimates that large language models (LLMs) can...

Google Hires Windsurf AI Talent After OpenAI Acquisition Talks Falter

Google has hired key personnel from AI code-generation startup Windsurf, following failed acquisition talks between Windsurf and rival OpenAI. According to a Google spokesperson, Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan, co-founder...