Geopolitical Transformation and the Emergence of Korea–Mongolia Strategic ConvergenceThe contemporary international order is increasingly characterized by intensified geopolitical competition, deepening economic fragmentation, and the strategic reconfiguration of interdependence across regions. In this evolving environment, states that do not possess the
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s victory in the June 2026 parliamentary election is more than another electoral success for the leader who emerged from the Velvet Revolution. It represents an endorsement of a political/geopolitical project that seeks to redefine Armenia’s
Digital Russia beyond stereotypesPeople who have never visited Russia, especially Moscow, often think of Russia as a country far removed from advanced technology. In reality, however, this perception is quite different from what one actually sees on the ground. Russia
Global supply chains have been undergoing significant restructuring for several years. In 2020–2021, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the fragility of the existing system, exposing dependence on narrow production and logistics corridors. The Russian invasion of Ukraine added political constraints and
Macron’s visit to Armenia in early May 2026 should not be viewed merely as a courtesy visit. It came in the wake of the European Political Community (EPC) summit, in which both Armenia and Azerbaijan participate, and was followed the
IntroductionAs global energy systems undergo rapid transformation driven by decarbonization pressures, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical alignments, energy-producing states are increasingly redefining their strategies to remain competitive. In this evolving landscape, Azerbaijan has begun to move beyond its traditional role
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin’s warning on May 20, 2026 was unusually direct. Speaking to Izvestia, Galuzin said Moscow was concerned by growing United States (US) and European Union (EU) efforts to gain access to rare earth elements and
In April 2026, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia and Egypt could discuss plans to create a “grain and energy hub” in the North African country. At first glance, this may seem like a routine extension of bilateral economic cooperation.
The South Caucasus and the wider Caspian region are experiencing a period of rapid geopolitical transformation shaped by shifting power balances, regional connectivity projects, energy diplomacy, and increasing competition among global and regional actors. Recent developments surrounding the Middle Corridor,
The Myth of the Multipolar Buffer in a Bipolar RealityFor a diverse, geographically dispersed array of middle powers spanning from the institutional, regulatory corridors of Brussels to the dynamic, diplomatic hubs of Jakarta and Singapore, the absolute defining strategic puzzle