Russia’s Straddling Population
Russia, the largest country in the world by area, has a population of 147.2 million, according to the population census. In the 2021, the...
Erosion of Russia’s Governance: Exploring Putin’s Model Amidst Anti-Jewish Protests
In a stark illustration of Russia’s governance challenges, the evening of October 29, 2023, witnessed a harrowing incident at Makhachkala airport, as around 2,000...
Strategic Partnership: Kazakhstan and the European Union in the Raw Materials Alliance
The 8th Raw Materials Week concluded in Brussels, marking the annual gathering orchestrated by the European Union. This forum served as a platform to...
Allies in the eternal Cold War, or the intriguing partnership of the Russian Federation and the DPRK
Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid a working visit to the DPRK, because Russian-North Korean relations are becoming more and more dense, reaching...
The Hurdles of Modernization: Russia’s Unlikely Path Forward
Russian President Vladimir Putin has long utilized the narrative of modernizing Russia, touting quantitative advancements in various industries as indicators of progress. Yet, the...
Central Asia Facing Uncertainty of Trading with Moscow
Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, Central Asia has found itself in a predicament. Russia remained a dominant force in every perspective in...
Challenges and Prospects: The Landscape of Think Tanks in Uzbekistan
Specialized research institutions, commonly known as think tanks, wield significant influence in the realm of policymaking. Through rigorous analysis and research, these organizations delve...
Cascading Conflicts to Unpack the Kremlin’s Aggressive Foreign Policy
In 2022, Putin's aggressive actions in Europe, particularly the invasion of Ukraine, seemed to trigger a chain reaction of bloody conflicts in various regions....
Can Uzbekistan Find Effective Waste Sorting Solutions?
Multiple attempts to implement waste sorting practices in Uzbekistan, led by both governmental and international organizations, have been discontinued.
According to the World Bank report,...
How Putin’s Coup-Proofing Measures Have Undermined Russia’s War Effort in Ukraine
Authoritarian leaders like President Vladimir Putin are faced with a dilemma: they require their military forces to competently conduct campaigns against external enemies, but...