2019: The Year Ahead

This report provides a look ahead at 2019, focusing on what TRT World Research Centre researchers believe will...

Is the New ‘Great Game’ a China-Russia Duel Over Central Asia?

The Chinese One Belt One Road initiative is running through a chunk of Russia’s sphere of influence in...

Will the Russia-Turkish Rapprochement Survive the Elections?

Russia and Turkey have managed to build a pragmatic relationship despite diverging interests and a historical regional rivalry....

Russia’s Bluff on Counter Sanctions

Russia is aiming to fight American sanctions with counter-sanctions of its own. This may backfire and further expose...

Russia as a New Power Broker

Trump’s decision to move embassy to Jerusalem has only strengthened Russia’s desire to showcase more power as an...

The Changing Nature of the Russian Electoral System: Past, Present and Future

Putin’s next six-year term “legitimisation” policy. This report examines the development of the electoral system in Russia, with...

Operation Olive Branch

On January 20, 2018, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch in the town of Afrin in northwest Syria. TRT...

Digital Influencers and Their Role in Shaping Public Discourse

As digital media on mobile devices is the primary platform of communication with the outside world, the rise...

Re-thinking Media: Responsible Reporting on Humanitarian Crises

The session discussed ‘responsible journalism’ and how the term ‘objectivity’ needs to be rephrased in relation to reporting...

The Pre-ordained Coronation of Putin

Putin’s victory in this year’s election is not in doubt. But what will the future Russia look like...