The Turkish Konrul: How Ankara Uses the Turkic Council to Re-Engage in Central Asia
The countries of Central Asia — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — are divided between the remaining influence of Russia, the heir of...
“Choose sides” is practically a bogus idea for US military partners
"Choosing sides" is practically a non-starter for US military allies such as Japan and South Korea. These nations, first and foremost military allies of...
Covid-19 has made Feminist Foreign Policy all the more Relevant to India
As the impact of the year long COVID19 pandemic continues to be felt across different parts of India—where patriarchy is entrenched in the social...
Political Violence and Elections: Should We Care?
The next Sunday 6th of June, the Chamber of Deputies along with 15 out of the 32 governorships will be up for grabs in...
Bountygate: A Lesson in Mouthpiece-Journalism
We tend to expect that journalists at all times uncover, verify, and present factually accurate news, so that we may be better informed of...
Backchannel Engagement: Resolve or Compromise?
The bitter relations between the arch-rivals are not a shocker to either side of the border. The duo has rarely witnessed a prolonged episode...
Presidential Frontrunners: The Future of Iran’s Political Identity
On 25 May, state media in Iran published the final roster for the country’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled to take place on 18 June....
The Destinies of Africa in the Modern World
As part of the preparations for the second Russia-Africa summit, the Institute of African Studies in conjunction with the Roscongress Foundation and supported by...
The unbearable ‘complexity’ of being: Taking China’s weaknesses seriously
In May 2020, as the EU-China tensions rise, Margareth Vestager, EU Commissioner for Competition, voiced concerns over Europe’s lack of “strong knowledge on contemporary...
President of Malta: Hard and Soft Security Issues in the Mediterranean
On May 19th, as part of the Geneva Lecture Series concepted and conducted by prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic, a large number of international affairs...