Russia’s Revolutionary Echoes: Is Another Upheaval on the Horizon?
After unsuccessful Russian blitzkrieg in Ukraine, lingering questions persist about the possibility of a political crisis unfolding in Russia. While numerous experts entertained the...
Navigating Water Conflict in Central Asia: The Amu Darya River and the Qosha Tepa Canal Project
In the post-Soviet era, Central Asia experienced a pronounced upsurge in geopolitical tensions, significantly shifting the focus toward the pressing matter of the water...
Formation of Kazakhstan’s national identity as foundation for the prosperity of the country
The process of nation-state building includes both the development of state institutions and the formation and structuring of national identity. The successful solution of...
Current state of affairs in the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
Asia is rapidly evolving into the main driver of international development of the 21st century, both in terms of its economic potential and impact...
Russia, an amazing journey from the past to the past
Evolutionary principles apply not only to the natural world but also to societies. Nations need to succeed and compete internationally, which drives them to...
Shifting Political Reality Forces Central Asia to Seek Detente with the Taliban
With a great challenge of extremism and terrorism, Central Asia kept a close eye on its security and relationship with neighboring countries. Afghanistan and...
Grainless Russia: pulling out of the Black Sea Grain Deal to underline Putin’s decline
The Black Sea Grain Deal, signed on July 22, 2022, aimed to unblock Ukrainian ports for grain and agricultural product exports and, in turn,...
The Impact of GCC-Central Asia Summit on Regional and Global Affairs
The GCC-Central Asia Summit held in Jeddah marked a pivotal moment in history, where leaders from both regions recognized the pressing need to join...
Putin’s Strategic Miscalculations
In the days leading up to his ill-advised "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine, Putin appears to have failed to assess the response of its...
The Guilt of Kolkhoz: Should Russians Be Blamed Collectively
Russian culture is deeply rooted in two fundamental questions: "Who is to blame?" and "What is to be done?" These inquiries, originally posed by...