Europe & Eurasia
The Suwalki Gap and Putin’s Gambit for Prigozhin
The Prigozhin saga is unprecedented in Russian history. In the past, if a highly placed personality lost the trust of the Kremlin and were declared enemy of the state, the price would...
An Interview on Sweden’s NATO Bid and the Strategic Calculus Behind It with Klaus Jurgens
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, neighbouring countries Finland and Sweden quickly expressed their intention to join NATO, a military defence organization, due to feeling...
Türkiye’s stance on Sweden’s NATO bid: The Kremlin’s Perspective
Some experts argue that Türkiye's approval of Sweden's NATO membership strains ties with Russia. However, a more nuanced approach is needed to understand the issues at stake.
The Türkiye-Russia relations go far beyond superficial analysis. Since...
An Interview on the Future of the Ukraine-Russia War with Yevhen Mahda
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered its second year, creating a climate of uncertainty. Recent escalations of violence in small cities...
Crimea’s Geopolitics and the Plight of Crimean Tatars
The dramatic history of Crimea unveils a region that has been persistently plagued by conflicts among various factions throughout its timeline. Of notable mention...
The G7 Summit in Hiroshima Echoes Nuclear Fears
The G7 leaders had their sights on the Ukraine-Russia war. Over the past few weeks, speculations abounded about the possibility of a major Ukrainian...
Who Benefits from the Slaying of Vladlen Tatarsky?
The recent murder of Maxim Fomin, a popular pro-war blogger known as ‘Vladlen Tatarsky’, has once again cast a shadow of uncertainty over Russia’s...
The Pyrrhic Battle for Bakhmut: A Deadly Flashpoint for Russia and Ukraine
The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia witnessed a series of violent battles and skirmishes to win a decisive win over the opponent. Most...
The Disaster of the Century: Türkiye Heals its Wounds
Türkiye experienced a devastating day on February 6, 2023, when two earthquakes occurred nine hours apart, severely impacting 11 provinces. The epicentre of these...