Aruuke Uran Kyzy

Aruuke Uran Kyzy currently works at TRT World Research Centre as an Assistant Researcher. She worked at the British Muslim Heritage Center, non-political organization as event assistant in Manchester, UK. Aruuke is passionate about social projects; she previously worked as the Education Coordinator at the Sefire-i Alem International Student Association. She has a BA in International Relations and BA in English Language and Literature from Istanbul University. Her current areas of focus are Russian foreign policy, modern cultural colonization, Turkish-Iranian-Russian relations and political aspects of Russian colonialism in Central Asia and Caucasus.
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‘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 that doesn’t just appeal to his...

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 as the alternative to old self-interested...

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 Russians can access on the internet. “It...

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 role and profile in Africa, including the...

2019 Ukrainian Presidential Election

This info pack provides essential facts on Ukraine’s 2019 presidential elections, major issues determining voter decisions and the leading candidates. On March 31, 2019, Ukraine...

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 wild Central Asian mountains, goats have...

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 size, population, and military strength. Russia is...

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