With Georgia’s government leaning closer to Russia and Abkhazia increasingly pushing back, a new and volatile dynamic is emerging in the Caucasus. As Moscow deepens its grip and local resistance grows, the region may be heading toward another inflection point, with implications not just for Georgia, but for Russia’s broader posture in Ukraine and beyond.

Examining where Moscow has commanded bases from 1946 to the present day, which ones have closed down, which remain operational, and where Moscow is currently negotiating to establish new bases. We also take a deep dive into the purpose and functionality of each installation and why Russia has adopted its current strategy abroad.

Ever wondered how military analysts pinpoint secret bases across Russia and China? In this Patreon exclusive, we dive into the world of open-source intelligence.

Through one of our contacts in Russia, we have managed to acquire a packet of Russian Ministry of Defence documents smuggled out of Moscow.

As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Russia’s manpower strategy appears to be becoming increasingly desparate.

With Karabakh now under Azerbaijani control and Russia distracted, Armenia is being forced to seek security elsewhere.