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Tag: putin

Was Kazakhstan’s “Bloody January” a Symptom of Putin-Gone-Rogue?

by Mane Berikyan20 May 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Putin’s war on democracy played a role in the CSTO’s decision to deploy troops in Kazakhstan. With the invasion of Ukraine, did experts miss early signs of Putin’s resolve to act on threats?

Central Asia, Russia, Caucasus, & Eurasia Central Asia, foreign policy, Opinion, putin, russia, ukraine

For Kim Jong-Un, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an ideal distraction

by Eva Hartman19 Apr 202221 Dec 2025Leave a comment

While the world is preoccupied with Russia, another unpredictable adversary is acting up under the radar.

East Asia, Europe, Russia, Caucasus, & Eurasia kim jung-un, korea, kyiv, north korea, Opinion, putin, pyongyang, russia, ukraine, war

Russia is working against its interests in the South Caucasus

by Mane Berikyan10 Jan 202222 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Putin stands to lose his leverage over Armenia — and Russia’s foothold in a key region.

Russia, Caucasus, & Eurasia armenia, azerbaijan, caucasus, foreign policy, georgia, Opinion, putin, russia, russian, south caucasus, soviet union

Belarus is Europe’s greatest liability

by Matthew Slade15 Nov 202122 Dec 2025Leave a comment

EU leaders need to address the chaos emanating from Minsk.

Europe belarus, brussels, election, european union, migrants, migration, Opinion, putin, russia

Disputed Belarus election sparks mass demonstrations

by Matthew Slade19 Aug 202022 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Domestic opposition and international groups have questioned the legitimacy of the presidential election earlier this month.

Europe, Explainer belarus, belarus protests, election, mike pompeo, protests, putin
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