Russia, Iran, and Türkiye face rising US, EU, and Chinese influence in the South Caucasus, as shifting alliances and energy ties reshape the region
Over the past year, Putin has tightened control, sidelined institutions, and deepened personal rule — while quietly preparing for generational change and confrontation with the West
The flexible, albeit unequal Sino-Russian partnership endures, defying US hopes of a split, as Trump-era turmoil deepens the two countries’ shared interest
Three new governors in Russia signal a shift, gaining some autonomy but tied to patronal networks, as the Kremlin crafts an illusion of public influence
Putin sees progress in Ukraine, but war strains mount. Labour and equipment shortages grow, while Russia leans on allies to sustain its military and economy
Turkey has been balancing between Moscow and Kyiv but now faces growing challenges. As tensions rise, will it maintain neutrality or reshape its regional role?
Russia’s maritime ambitions face setbacks as logistical and financial challenges hinder progress on key projects, such as the Northern Sea Route
After two years of caution, Moscow has made significant personnel changes to improve governance and consolidate control
North Korea’s 10,000 troops in Ukraine mark a shift – raising questions in Seoul and quiet concern in Beijing
Russia’s war veterans are being positioned as a new elite, as the Kremlin seeks to merge military and civilian spheres through loyalty and wartime experience
Putin decrees to raise troop numbers after heavy losses and a Ukrainian incursion in Kursk
Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk region challenged the Kremlin’s image of control, revealed public anxiety and the state’s detachment from its own citizens
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