On April 14, 2026, a bill was introduced that could shape the next phase of great power competition. It allows the use of force abroad to free Russian citizens detained or prosecuted in other countries. In its current form, the
Over the past two decades, Turkey has quietly constructed one of the most effective soft power instruments in the broader Middle East. This influence has not been built through conventional diplomacy or military presence, but through cultural production, particularly television
The Meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice Presidents of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Baku on April 2, 2026 offers a revealing snapshot of a regional framework. What was once largely a symbolic platform built around shared
At moments of escalating tension between United States and Iran, the international system often searches for stabilizing intermediaries. In the current phase of confrontation, Pakistan has re-emerged as one of the few actors capable of maintaining open channels with both
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragility of regional order across Eurasia. As airspace closures, disrupted logistics networks and emergency evacuations reshaped mobility between Asia and Europe, Turkmenistan emerges as a rare anchor of
The United States is seeking to diversify its supply chain for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China by establishing partnerships with Central Asian republics, though it anticipates various challenges. In particular, China’s restrictions on gallium and germanium exports
Introduction: From Contractor to Architect Central Asia’s contemporary geopolitical architecture is evolving beyond its historical characterization as merely an arena for great-power rivalry. While the systemic influences of China’s infrastructure-heavy Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Russia’s traditional security presence
The Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) made an interview with Dr. Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu, Deputy Director of the Seoul Institute of Global Affairs (SIGA). – The 2025 became a turning point in the normalization of relations between Baku and Yerevan,
Few would have imagined a decade ago that India and Armenia would one day stand as visible strategic partners. For years, their ties were cordial but peripheral, overshadowed by larger powers and deeper alliances. Armenia, scarred by its vulnerability in
In 2025, the first EU–Central Asia Summit took place amid intensifying global competition, emphasizing the EU’s efforts to strengthen ties through connectivity, economic diversification and access to critical raw materials. Key regional concerns—including migration, sanctions circumvention, and infrastructure gaps—were also