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Lukashenko between a Rock and a Hard Place: Will Belarus Join the Russian Aggression against Ukraine?
The Kremlin’s decision to escalate its war against Ukraine after the announcement of partial mobilisation and annexing occupied territories in…
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)…
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…
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…
Is the South Caucasus Finally Emerging as the Main Transit Hub between Europe and Asia?
Against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine, transit between Europe and Asia through the South Caucasus has…
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…
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…
What Impact Will the Russia-Ukraine War Have on the Georgian Economy?
On the 24th of February, Russia initiated a full-scale war in Ukraine, which had an immediate effect on the Russian…
What Threat Does the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Pose for Georgia?
During the past decades, many initiatives have been proposed for regional cooperation in the South Caucasus, mainly coming from Georgia…
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Reunited Europe
The current Russian invasion of Ukraine has united Europe and the transatlantic community more than ever since the fall of…
The Thaw in Turkey-Armenia Relations: a Real Breakthrough After Three Decades
On March 12, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting in Antalya, Turkey,…
A New Opening for Georgia: Closer to Becoming a Transit Hub Between Asia and Europe?
Since gaining its independence, Georgia has long sought to take advantage of its strategically important location on the crossroads between…
What Are the Chances for Georgia to Become an EU Membership Candidate?
On March 3, Georgia submitted an application to become a member of the European Union. The announcement followed a similar…
Belarus: a New Security Threat in the Making
It has been almost a year since the European Union and the United States enacted sanctions against Belarus due to…