Analysis

Pros Europe demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, 28 April 2024. A banner reads "Yes to Europe, No to Russian Law". © Jelger Groeneveld/Flickr

Georgia’s Fateful Election

Government and opposition alike know these polls will have a huge influence on the country's future.

21 Oct 24

Julia views her one-week-old daughter Veronica in the intensive care for newborns at Okhmatdyt Hospital on December 06, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Earlier this week the same hospital was hit by Russian missile with many killed and injured including 4 children. © Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Hospital Attack Continues Russia’s War on Children

Rather than undermining Ukrainians’ resolve, such attacks convince them that there is no other option but to continue fighting.

11 Jul 24

U.S. and Philippine troops fire a Javelin missile at a target out at sea during a counter landing live fire exercise as part of U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises on May 06, 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines. These war games follow an incident where the Philippines accused China of attacking their ships with water cannons near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, damaging vessels and injuring crew members. © Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

Philippines Push Back Over China’s South Sea Actions

Reflecting public sentiment, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr warns that his country will not yield to “any foreign power”.

24 Jun 24

Saidakrami Murodalii Rachabalizoda suspected of taking part in the attack of a concert hall that killed 137 people, the deadliest attack in Europe to have been claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group, is escorted by Russian law enforcement officers prior to his pre-trial detention hearing at the Basmanny District Court in Moscow on March 24, 2024. © TATYANA MAKEYEVA/AFP via Getty Images

Tajik Migrants Brace for Moscow’s Ire

Their situation has been deteriorating for the past few years, but the Crocus concert hall atrocity has accelerated events.

3 Apr 24

Yet Another Clean-up: Firemen rest after working through the night to put out the fire of the vacant train station, shelled on the evening of February 24-25, in Konstantinivka, Eastern Ukraine. © Anthony Borden

Ukraine’s Uncertain Prospects

Two years into the full-scale war, a nation grapples with questions over international support, military capacity and its own unity.

13 Mar 24

Kremlin's influence over Centra Asia seems to be waning following Russia's war against Ukraine. © Julmin/Creative Commons

Will We See a Sovereign Central Asia?

As Moscow’s grip falters the region is seeing intriguing moves towards collective agreement and integration.

14 Nov 22

Telegram app used on a smartphone. © Carl Court/Getty Images

How Azerbaijan’s Telegram Channels Fuel Intimidation

With little oversight, toxic disinformation and threats thrive on the encrypted platform.

25 Oct 22

Destroyed Russian military vehicles lay abandoned in the outskirts of Kupyansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine.

How Russia Lost in Kharkiv Region

Believing in their own invincibility, generals totally underestimated the potential strength of Ukraine’s military.

14 Sep 22

Ukraine’s Slow and Steady Southern Fightback

Operation focuses on destroying Russian fuel and ammunition stockpiles ahead of a Ukrainian infantry advance.

9 Sep 22

Turkmenistan’s Transition of Power

President Berdymukhamedov has for decades carefully been preparing for his son to take over.

9 Mar 22

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