What happens when sanctions are applied to a major economy like Russia? Will this be the action that shakes the US's economic hegemony?

The Chechen leader's facade is faltering: Ramadov Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, has been slowly exposed as a Kremlin propaganda tool.

The Western Balkans have long been a battleground for influence, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has ratcheted up the pressure.

With the recent uptick in tensions in the Caucasus will we see another war break out in the Caucasus?

What is Russia’s disinformation strategy in Ukraine, and how does it compare to the Kremlin’s efforts in other countries?

The historical similarities between Moldova and Ukraine raises the prospect of Russia simply extending its invasion across the border.

With the invasion of Ukraine many are asking why Putin would push Russia into this position, and what will likely come next for the conflict

In their quest for regional power, Turkey's influence is growing rapidly, but what role can they secure for themselves in Central Asia?

Causing international chaos has never been cheaper or easier, with terrorist groups able to gather funding and recruits from across the worl

With the major powers pivoting to the Indo-Pacific, Moscow is scrambling to cement its role in the region.

Bosnia is sliding back toward ethnic conflict as Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik proposes major reforms that would help even further break

The Baltic Republics are NATO's most difficult defence commitment. We look at Russian and NATO capacities, and what a war would look like.

Georgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.

Protests in 2020 shook the Belarusian political system, which has been ruled by one man since 1994. Where is Belarus headed?

The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.

Uzbekistan's geography, economy stability are unique in Central Asia and they have great potential. But the past still haunts them.

Georgia is at the heart of its region's geopolitics, smashed between three expanding areas of influence from Moscow, Ankara and Tehran.

The annexation of Crimea marked a new age in the region, and illustrated what the Kremlin was willing to do to stop Ukraine moving westward.

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After the recent elections, Kyrgyzstan burst into full rioting, and a government has been toppled. What is next is next for the most...

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The Caspian Sea is a region of rising importance. We tackle its history, economics, military situation and geopolitics going forward.

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