Macroregions
Brief content: The paper analyzes the reaction of three key regional institutions (the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and BRICS) to the escalation of the US-Iranian conflict in 2026. It is concluded that none of the structures considered is capable of fulfilling the function of an effective mediator or guarantor
Brief description: The article analyzes the large-scale crisis in the Middle East caused by the military confrontation in Iran and the actual blockade of critical shipping lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz. The authors examine in detail the consequences for the global economy: from a sharp spike in energy prices to disruptions in global supply
Brief description: The article examines the military and diplomatic consequences of the joint US-Israeli attack on February 28, 2026, which killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The unprecedented scale of the operation, the mechanisms for maintaining institutional continuity in Iran (an interim Governing council, a prepared Council of Experts), as well as Tehran’s large-scale
Brief description: The article analyzes the role of the IRGC in Iran’s political system after the attack by the United States and Israel and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The mechanisms of the corps’ influence on the internal processes of the country and its actions in the international arena, including control over strategic
Brief description: This article provides an overview of the role of the Council of Experts in the political system of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The article analyzes the functions of this body, the procedure for electing its members, as well as the mechanism of participation in the appointment of the supreme leader. The article
Brief description: This article provides an overview of the geopolitical situation in the Persian Gulf region. The causes of conflicts, key players in the region, and potential threats to oil and gas supplies are analyzed. The measures of the international community to stabilize the situation and ensure a sustainable energy balance in the world are
Brief description:The article is devoted to the analysis of the political and informational confrontation around the events in relations between the United States and Venezuela. It examines how military and economic actions are accompanied by a struggle for the interpretation of what is happening in the media space, as well as how issues of sovereignty,
Brief description: This article is an analysis of the current critical situation in Cuba, where a sharp escalation of the economic crisis coincided with increased pressure from the administration of Donald Trump. The article examines the consequences of the cessation of Venezuelan oil supplies, tougher sanctions and possible scenarios for the Cuban Revolution, which, according
The path to security in the Ice region: new influences and international initiatives Brief description: This article provides an overview of the current geopolitical situation in the Arctic, where the geopolitical and military situation is intensifying. The participation of European countries, the USA and Russia in the Arctic zone is being considered. The Arctic Sentry
Regional security in the Middle East: the Iranian-American confrontation, the withdrawal of troops from Syria and Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives Short description: This review provides an analysis of the key political and diplomatic events in the Middle East in February 2026. The main focus is on: the escalation of the US-Iranian confrontation; the institutionalization of the