Can Uzbekistan’s New Leader Reform the Country?

If the Uzbek president wants genuine reform of religious freedoms in the country, he faces a steep uphill...

‘Liberalism is Dead’: Putin’s Drive to Unite the World’s Conservatives

The Russian president is presenting himself on the world stage as the father of conservative values, an ideal...

The Return of Russia to Africa

As Moscow attempts to re-establish old Soviet ties and buy influence in the continent, it is presenting itself...

The Russian Government’s Grip over the Internet Just Got Tighter

A new law in Russia can pave the way for the government to have greater control over what...

Russia’s Return to Africa

President Putin views geopolitical relations as insurance for his country’s stability, pursuit of Russia’s assertive stance globally Russia’s...

2019 Ukrainian Presidential Election

This info pack provides essential facts on Ukraine’s 2019 presidential elections, major issues determining voter decisions and the...

Kazakhstan’s Leader Steps Down, or Is It a Step Up?

Kazakhstan’s leader for the past thirty years has voluntarily left the presidency, a first in the region. In...

The “Great Game”: Russia and China in Central Asia

Russia and China are the two largest and the most prominent powers in Asia in terms of their...

Is Russia on the Path to Marginalising Its Muslim Population?

New laws and rhetoric that defines parameters for acceptable forms of Islam in Russia run the risk of...

Why Did Russia’s New Language Bill Draw Flak From the Caucasus?

Most people in the Caucasus feel they are facing a cultural onslaught, equating the bill to the policy...