Putin’s Russia: A Tabula Rasa for Sociological Transformations
In the intricate web of Vladimir Putin's political discourse, historical vignettes are meticulously interwoven to validate his global manoeuvres. Putin extols the USSR as...
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Human Rights Implications of the Structure of the UNSC
Arguably the most powerful body in the entirety of the United Nations, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is mandated with “the maintenance of...
Growing Importance of Central Asia to Europe
Central Asia, a diverse and geopolitically significant region, is characterized by its rich history, cultural heritage, and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe...
Blurred traces of Democracy: The Bearish Prospects of Russian Polity
Traditional Contestation in Ruler-Subject Philosophy
The intricate landscape of modern Russian politics remains an open book to the Western world, which has long abandoned the...
Unlocking Soft Power Potential: Kazakhstan’s Creative Economy as a Tool to Global Recognition
In the 2024 Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, Kazakhstan ranked 80th, demonstrating a significant level of soft power influence. In contrast, other Central...
Vladimir Putin as a Mirror of Russian Society
Vladimir Putin has been in power for 24 years, now aiming for another 5-year term. Even during the interlude when Dmitry Medvedev held the...
The Hidden Meaning(s) of Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview
Barely a few weeks before the second anniversary of the Ukraine War, American journalist Tucker Carlson —one of the country’s most popular, controversial and...
Central Asia and Its Role in global politics
There is a significant amount of high-quality scientific literature focused on Central Asia. Social and political scientists, historians, and anthropologists have studied this region...
The Silent Killer in Central Asia: How Environmental Degradation Leads to Societal Collapse
This paper sheds light on an often overlooked link between environmental degradation and societal collapse. By emphasizing how environmental disasters, from historical droughts to...
Chinese Dragon to Pursue the Russian Bear’s Path
The ill-fated decision to start a war in Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Putin's stature as an influential global figure. Russia's prior...