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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…
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Corridor: Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?
Almost a decade has passed since China set to create a diversified network of transportation routes to connect the country…
NDI Poll: Georgians Expect Economic Decline and Challenges Ahead, but Remain Steadfast in Their Stated Aim of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI or the Institute) and CRRC Georgia show that the Russian…
How Russia's Attack on Ukraine Will Affect the World's Food Security
OpEd by Taras Vysotskyi The First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Two months of Russia’s war…
Quo Vadis Hungary?
On April 3 for the fourth time in a row, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s far-right Fidesz party won more…
The Black Sea Container Shipment Market and the Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Container Shipments in the Region
The turnover of container shipments in the Black Sea region increased by 3% in 2021 compared to the previous year,…