The EU can bring peace to the South Caucasus
The ongoing war in Ukraine significantly impacts the security of post-Soviet states with the South Caucasus being some of the most affected areas. Before February 2022, the region was somewhat...
View ArticleThe Motherland Abroad: The Impact of Russians Fleeing the War
The war in Ukraine has forced millions of Ukrainians to look for refuge abroad. In the wake of the invasion and last September’s partial mobilisation, however, many Russians have also decided to leave...
View ArticleSeen from Bishkek: The Impact of Russian Migration to Kyrgyzstan
“What is the difference between spring Russians and autumn Russians?”, my jolly taxi driver asked me out of the blue back in October 2022. Caught by surprise, I could not come up with any answer...
View ArticleRussian Migrants and National Identity in Kazakhstan
In September 2022, Vladimir Putin announced the mobilization of additional soldiers to support his war on Ukraine. The announcement sent a flood of draft dodgers into Kazakhstan and other neighboring...
View ArticleCentral Asia and Secondary Sanctions: The Tight Rope of Compliance
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, economic sanctions have been imposed by Western powers to curb Moscow’s prowess to sustain the war efforts. As the sanctions imposed are...
View ArticleCrisis to Watch 2024: Armenia-Azerbaijan
Are military means an acceptable solution for ethno-territorial conflicts? In a conference organised in Baku in early December 2023, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussing with foreign guests...
View ArticleCut the Branches, Strengthen the Roots: Evolution of the Political Structure...
Azerbaijan is set for another early presidential election on February 7th, with a pre-election climate that can be best described as a standstill – characterized by meagre political citizen rights,...
View ArticleThe Emergence of Democratic Movements and Their Systematic Repression in...
Azerbaijan is notoriously considered an illiberal and consolidated authoritarian regime, with power concentrated into the hands of president Ilham Aliyev. The country ranks among the worst in the...
View ArticleArmenia-Azerbaijan Transport Connectivity at a Critical Juncture
Today, Armenia and Azerbaijan are at a critical juncture as they respond to a narrow window of opportunity to leave the past differences aside and embark on a new path of interconnectedness. The two...
View ArticleAzerbaijan and Turkey’s Fraternity Reshaping Regional Power Dynamics
The fraternity between Azerbaijan and Turkey, often epitomized as “one nation, two states,” famously stated by the former president of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, has evolved into a complex alliance,...
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