Geopolitical Transformation and the Emergence of Korea–Mongolia Strategic ConvergenceThe contemporary international order is increasingly characterized by intensified geopolitical competition, deepening...
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SIGA’s Eurasian Affairs program focuses on political, security, and economic developments across the Eurasian space and its interaction with broader regional and global dynamics. The program examines issues such as regional conflicts, power competition, energy politics, and evolving state–society relations in Eurasia.
Through comparative and policy-oriented analysis, SIGA aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of Eurasia’s strategic significance in contemporary international affairs.
Armenia After Pashinyan’s Victory: Reform and Strategic
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s victory in the June 2026 parliamentary election is more than another electoral success for the...
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Understanding Russia’s Digital Consumer Culture through Ozon
Digital Russia beyond stereotypesPeople who have never visited Russia, especially Moscow, often think of Russia as a country far removed...
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The Impact of Global Supply Chain Changes
Global supply chains have been undergoing significant restructuring for several years. In 2020–2021, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the fragility of...
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Macron’s Armenia Visit: France’s Strategic Opening to
Macron’s visit to Armenia in early May 2026 should not be viewed merely as a courtesy visit. It came in...
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The Evolution of Azerbaijan–South Korea Energy Partnership
IntroductionAs global energy systems undergo rapid transformation driven by decarbonization pressures, technological innovation, and shifting geopolitical alignments, energy-producing states are...
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Russia’s Growing Critical Minerals Anxiety in Central
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin’s warning on May 20, 2026 was unusually direct. Speaking to Izvestia, Galuzin said Moscow...
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Egypt as a Russian Grain and Energy
In April 2026, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia and Egypt could discuss plans to create a “grain and energy...
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“The Caspian Region Is Entering a New
The South Caucasus and the wider Caspian region are experiencing a period of rapid geopolitical transformation shaped by shifting power...
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Can Middle Powers survive the U.S.-China Crossfire?
The Myth of the Multipolar Buffer in a Bipolar RealityFor a diverse, geographically dispersed array of middle powers spanning from...
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Can AI Drive Armenia’s Digital Reindustrialization?
Armenia’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) sector should be understood not as a sudden technological success story, but as a late...
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Why Should India Draw Attention to the
India’s government-owned company, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), has suspended its involvement in developing the Chabahar ocean port in south-eastern...
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Meloni’s Baku Visit and the Italy-Azerbaijan Axis
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s official visit to Azerbaijan on 4 May 2026 formalized the transformation of relations between Rome...
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Azerbaijan–Ukraine Rapprochement: The Intersection of Energy, Defense,
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan on April 25, focused on security and energy cooperation, should...
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Russia’s “Savior Doctrine” and the Weaponization of
On April 14, 2026, a bill was introduced that could shape the next phase of great power competition. It allows...
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Screen Power: How Turkish Movies Reshape Arab Societies
Over the past two decades, Turkey has quietly constructed one of the most effective soft power instruments in the broader...
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The Turkic Corridor: Can the OTS Convert
The Meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice Presidents of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Baku on April...
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Can Pakistan Really De-escalate US-Iran Tensions?
At moments of escalating tension between United States and Iran, the international system often searches for stabilizing intermediaries. In the...
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How Did Neutrality Become Turkmenistan’s Strategic Advantage?
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragility of regional order across Eurasia. As airspace...
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The United States tells China to kick
The United States is seeking to diversify its supply chain for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China by...
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South Korea Establishes a Transformative Urban Strategy
Introduction: From Contractor to Architect Central Asia’s contemporary geopolitical architecture is evolving beyond its historical characterization as merely an arena...
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Azerbaijan transformed its geostrategic location into diplomatic
The Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) made an interview with Dr. Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu, Deputy Director of the Seoul Institute...
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The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus
Few would have imagined a decade ago that India and Armenia would one day stand as visible strategic partners. For...
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A Partner, not a Power: The EU’s
In 2025, the first EU–Central Asia Summit took place amid intensifying global competition, emphasizing the EU’s efforts to strengthen ties...
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Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are Designing a Strategic
As Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan advance ambitious modernization strategies, their evolving relationship is becoming central to the future of Central Asia....
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Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace: What is Iran Really Afraid
The U.S.-brokered peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, culminating in the creation of the Trump Route for International Peace and...
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The Power of Names: Turkey’s Shift From
Turkey has decided to replace the term “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” in its national history curriculum. By using the term “Turkestan,” Turkey...
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