Armenia energy security

How does Russia’s influence affect Armenia’s energy security?

Armenia's strained relations with Russia, its traditional strategic ally, may impact the country's energy security as Moscow supplies most of its gas needs. Armenia is considered a self-sufficient country in terms of electricity volume, generating up to 98% of its...
Russia-South Africa

Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa

Russia's recent rise in Africa, following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, has raised concerns about the future of Wagner Group's African projects. Russia's behavior appears to be competition with the West, with potential clashes with Ukrainian special forces in Sudan,...
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Saint Petersburg

Russia’s Influence on the Global South

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West began discussing its long-term strategy for winning over the global south. This idea had both symbolic and practical implications. If the non-Western world condemned Russia as wholeheartedly as the West...
India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

How is the India-Russia Relationship Transforming?

India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Russia on December 24-29 resembled the halcyon days of Indo-Soviet relations. Despite the ecstasy in his words and taking a walk on the Red Square, Jaishankar's mission aimed to strengthen India's strategic...
Putin-Kim

Russia’s Firing of North Korean Missiles into Ukraine

Russian forces have fired North Korean-made ballistic missiles into Ukraine for the first time, according to a White House spokesman. Pyongyang provided Russia with ballistic missile launchers and several missiles, and Moscow appeared to have twice test-fired the missiles into...
Brahmas Missiles

Brahmos Missiles: Financial Costs vs. Security Benefits

Manila is set to acquire the Indian Brahmaputra and Russian Moskova (Brahmos) missile system, worth $374.96 million, in early 2024. The acquisition will strengthen the Philippines' naval capabilities and protect its sovereignty in the contested West Philippine Sea. In 2022,...
The presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan are scheduled to attend the Russia-Central Asia Summit.

Central Asia Faces in Economic Repositioning

In 2023, Central Asian leaders demonstrated an increased willingness to institutionalize cooperation through annual summits and unified approaches to third countries. Despite foreign policy challenges, the focus of these meetings remained economic. Since 2017, the five Central Asian leaders have...
CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Armenia’s Decision on Leaving Russia-Led Military Bloc

Armenia's potential exit from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is gaining attention as tensions between Yerevan and Moscow escalate. Armenians are questioning the purpose of remaining in a military alliance that has shown a lack of protection. Prime...
Russia-Iran

Russian-Iranian Defense Nexus: Implications for Ukraine and the West

Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to procure Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, attack helicopters, and military trainer aircraft. The deal, confirmed by Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Mahdi Farahi, is part of intensified cooperation between the two countries, which...
European Commission , Chinese President Xi Jinping

EU Leaders’ Efforts on Trade Imbalance and Russia Ties with China

EU and Chinese leaders have agreed on the need for a more balanced trade relationship, but have not yet resolved deep-running differences over most issues.  The first in-person summit in four years comes as China's leadership steps up diplomatic engagement...
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