Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?
As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.
14 Nov 22
Analysis
How Azerbaijan’s Telegram Channels Fuel Intimidation
With little oversight, toxic disinformation and threats thrive on the encrypted platform.
25 Oct 22
How Russia Lost in Kharkiv Region
Believing in their own invincibility, generals totally underestimated the potential strength of Ukraine’s military.
14 Sep 22
Ukraine’s Slow and Steady Southern Fightback
Operation focuses on destroying Russian fuel and ammunition stockpiles ahead of a Ukrainian infantry advance.
9 Sep 22
Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power
President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.
9 Mar 22
Tumbling Russian Rouble Leaves Kyrgyzstan Trembling
A weak currency and high inflation spells trouble for the Central Asian country’s economy.
3 Mar 22
Ukraine’s Telegram Battlefield
How guerilla media operations in the country’s east preceded - and amplified - Russia’s invasion.
25 Feb 22
Crisis Adds to Ukraine’s Economic Woes
Amid the looming threat of invasion, structural problems in the country’s economy need close attention.
15 Feb 22
Xi Jinping: Master of Strategy or Deluded Autocrat?
China's aggression appears diplomatically inept, but provoking Western hostility can bring rewards.
20 Apr 21
Karabakh Should Be On Europe's Agenda
Engagement has focused more on economic cooperation than conflict resolution.
18 Nov 20
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