The Kremlin’s decision to escalate its war against Ukraine after the announcement of partial mobilisation and annexing occupied territories in…
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Security Risks of Chinese Costly Investment Loans
In 2022, Tajikistan’s external debt reached 3.3 billion USD, from which around 2 billion USD has to be repaid to…
Armenia’s allies turn their back: An oportunity for Washington to enter the game?
During the Azerbaijani attacks against Armenia on 13 September, Yerevan requested military aid from Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization’s (CSTO)…
What is Behind Recent Tensions Between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
On September 13, Azerbaijan carried out a wide-scale attack against targets in Armenia. Escalating the decades-old bloodshed between the two…
Latvia and Estonia Out of 16+1: The Demise of China’s Cooperations with Central and Eastern Europe?
On August 11, following in the footsteps of Baltic neighbour Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia withdrew from 16+1, a cooperation group…
Boris Johnson – the Road of the Boy Who Wished to Become „The World King“
“The job of the prime minister in difficult circumstances when he has been handed a colossal mandate is to keep…
Is Central Asia Looking Away From Russia Amid the Ukraine War?
Since the beginning of Russia’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine in February, the Central Asian states have sought to distance themselves…
What Are the Security Implications of Finnish and Swedish Membership in NATO?
On May 18, Finland and Sweden officially applied for NATO membership, kicking off an intensive diplomatic process that could lead…
Can Azerbaijan Be the EU’s Alternative Big Energy Supplier?
The European Union has been eager to reduce its reliance on Russian gas in the wake of Moscow’s unjustified invasion…
The Czech Presidency of the EU: Re-Orienting Towards East
On July 1, the Czech Republic took over the rotating six-month presidency of the European Union. As usual, the current…
The EU’s Engagement in the Reconciliation Process Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Can It Lead to Peace?
While Russia has been occupied with its invasion campaign in Ukraine, the EU has sought to increase its role in…
European Perspective for Georgia Is a Big Opportunity
On March 3, Georgia submitted an application to become a member of the European Union. The announcement followed a similar…
Envisioning the Future for the Eastern Partnership: Why Is It Necessary to Revitalise the Policy?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has substantially challenged the European security architecture as well as the EU’s relations with its…
Putin Is Failing in Ukraine, But Winning in Georgia
This article was originally published on The Bulwark. The government in Tbilisi is taking pages from Putin’s playbook. Ukraine and…
The Arctic: From an Environmental Issue to a Security Threat
Due to global warming, the Arctic region has emerged as a new sphere of rivalry for resources and influence between…
Could Moldova Become the Second Front in the Ukraine War?
The Moldovan authorities have been fearful of any sign of growing tensions in Transnistria, an unrecognised Moscow-backed separatist bordering southwestern…