Russia has failed as a state
2022 was the year of Russia. Russia was in the focus of the world’s attention. The war to started in Europe for some came...
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...
Russia Ready for Global Partnership and Cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received letters of credence from 17 newly-appointed ambassadors of foreign states in the Kremlin. In his speech, he noted...
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...
Geopolitical Changes and the Significance of Russia’s New Foreign Policy Concept
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order to endorse Russia's updated foreign policy concept which was complied and presented by the Ministry of...