Russia & Eurasia

Since declaring independence thirty-four years ago, Moldova has navigated a precarious geopolitical position between two major powers: the Russian Federation and the European Union. Following years of domestic corruption…

Kurdish politics stands at a historical crossroads: no longer defined solely by war, but increasingly shaped by ongoing dialogue and evolving political dynamics. Türkiye’s future depends on embracing…

For more than three decades (1992-2022), Transnistria has defied geopolitical gravity. Historically, its survival has depended on a strategic relationship with Russia, which provided military, intelligence, political, economic,…

In this interview, Anatole Boute, a Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong specializing in energy, climate, and investment law, joins Shaimerden Chikanayev, a PhD researcher and…

Russia’s use of quasi-private military companies, most notably the Wagner Group and its successor, the Africa Corps, has bolstered undemocratic regimes while expanding Russian influence in the Sahel.

As the Russo-Ukrainian War brings conflict to Europe’s doorsteps, GJIA sits down with Sweden’s Ambassador to the United States Urban Ahlin to discuss Sweden’s security challenges at home…

Many assessments of the reasons for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have emphasized Vladimir Putin’s individual characteristics, such as his early career as a KGB officer, imperial ambitions towards Ukraine, or…

Moving forward, the NATO-Russia relationship will be characterized by deterrence in both the nuclear and conventional domains. NATO should focus on stabilizing its relationship with Russia by enhancing the credibility…

Following World War II (WWII), the United States committed itself to providing global leadership in civilian nuclear power. The ultimate goal behind this initiative was to bolster national security…

Russia’s answer to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), is a zombie—an undead creature shambling around the former Soviet Union, lacking a pulse…