National Reconciliation in Tajikistan: The Civil War, Peace Process and Stability in Central Asia
By the late 1980s, the Soviet Union was on the edge of a total collapse. Political and social turmoil loomed over Central Asia, clearing...
Reports Criticise Russia’s Policy Approach Towards Africa
Several reports have criticise aspects of Russia's policy, further identified pitfalls, and highlighted challenges and approach toward Africa, even after its first symbolic summit...
Sky Is The Limit For Middle Power Diplomacy
During a recent visit to Astana, British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly marvelled at the vast sky above the Kazakh Steppe. I thought this was...
The lack of ideology makes Russian society fragile
Russian war with Ukraine is Europe's most severe geopolitical crisis after WWII. Yet, after more than 14 months of the war, there are still...
Beijing allows Moscow to bow in obedience
Starting a war with Ukraine, Putin proclaimed it a fight for Russia's independence and sovereignty. A year later, Xi Jinping's visit to Russia came...
Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow amidst the crisis
The world is watching with bewilderment as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Russia. It is surprising that one of the largest economies in the...
Is ICC’s warrant a moment of truth for Russia?
The International Criminal Court has issued a war crime warrant for Putin. Leaders of strong states do not receive such warrants because strong leaders...
Don’t listen to the naysayers, the ICC’s arrest warrant for Putin is a game changer
The International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin is a game changer. The wheels of justice are turning, and...
The Political and Diplomatic Implications of the ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Vladimir Putin
On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes involving abductions...
An inquiry into geopolitical logic of China and Russia relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Russia during March 20-23 is hailed as “vigorous, mature and stable”. During his stay in Moscow, Xi...