Author: EMIL. AVDALIANI
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The Rise of a Confident Central Asia
The Rise of a Confident Central Asia 2024-12-25 Writer: Emil Avdaliani* Central Asia is a strategically located, landlocked region that has experienced numerous security challenges over the past years. In addition, the geopolitical situation surrounding the region has changed dramatically, beginning with Russia’s war on Ukraine which pushed the five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan,…
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Eurasian Pivot in the South Caucasus
China and the South Caucasus countries are increasing their interactions. Reasons vary from enhanced connectivity to the decline of Western influence, and the rise of a Eurasian pivot in Georgia and Azerbaijan. When it comes to China’s approach to the South Caucasus, ever since the end of the Soviet Union the region has not featured…
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Russia Increases Ties with Iran’s Axis of Resistance
(Source: Israeli Defense Forces via Times of Israel) Executive Summary: Russia has expanded its ties with groups such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, leveraging its relationship with Iran’s so-called “Axis of Resistance” to increase geopolitical influence through military and security cooperation, including supplying weapons and conducting diplomatic engagements. Moscow is not pursuing an overarching…