Nikol Pashinyan’s decision to freeze Armenia’s participation in the CSTO reflects a deterioration of ties between Armenia and Russia Whilst ties have declined, and Russian military presence in Armenia reduced,…
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un’s mutually beneficial relationship has paved the way for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement. Alongside economic commitments, the treaty includes a mutual defense clause, increasing North…
In recent weeks, the French President has openly discussed military aid to Ukraine, including the option of deploying ground troops, despite the disagreements between NATO leaders. Despite opposition from far-left…
Mateuz Morawiecki is coming with a huge diplomatic victoryThe Polish prime minister is adopting a key role in the EU during the war in UkraineMorawiecki is embracing a pragmatic approach…
President Vučić refuses to follow suit in European Union sanctions against Russia.Putin looks to secure regional influence as NATO threatens continued eastward expansion.Vučić states Serbia is guided by its own…
President Erdoğan Name? Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Westphalian identity? Turkish Age? 68 Why is he in the news? Turkish President Erdoğan is in the news for the continued sale of drones…
Xi and Putin are teaming up at the UN over Balkan issuesChina is exercising increasing influence over the region through its economic swayChina’s influence is gradually replacing Russia’s, particularly in…
Kazakh President Tokayev and Russian President Putin’s camaraderie emerged in January when Russia led CSTO troops into Kazakhstan to push back fighters. The intervention has given Tokayev full power in…
Name? Xi Jinping Westphalian identity? Chinese Age? 68 Why is he in the news? Despite the ongoing pandemic and a (largely Western) diplomatic boycott, the 2022 Winter Olympics began today…
Khamenei holds a strategic location in the regional trade routes.After the 2014 sanctions, Vladimir Putin got closer to Khamenei.Khamenei considers Russia as a relevant actor to minimize Iran’s isolation. Source:…