Between Solidarity and Scandals: Political and social challenges in the Americas Summary: This article highlights key political statements, humanitarian crises, and internal conflicts in the Americas. Nicaragua remains committed to a peaceful path of development, while Cuba is facing an acute humanitarian crisis due to fuel shortages caused by US sanctions. Mexico is demonstrating regional
Positions and Shifts: Current Diplomatic Initiatives in and around the Caucasus Brief overview: This article highlights the dynamics of diplomatic and regional developments in the South Caucasus and neighboring countries. Georgia maintains neutrality toward Russia and Ukraine, strengthens its tourism sector, and continues to uphold a balance regarding regional conflicts. Armenia and Russia are discussing
Russia and the World 2026: Strategic adaptation, electoral mobilization and the search for a new security architecture Brief description: the beginning of 2026 is characterized by the entry of the Russian Federation into a phase of deep structural transformation amid preparations for the autumn electoral cycle in the State Duma. The internal political landscape is
From reforms to dialogue: educational and policy initiatives in Central Asia Brief description: This article highlights the key internal and external political processes in Central Asian countries. Uzbekistan is carrying out a large-scale reform in the field of education, introducing compulsory “zero” classes. Kazakhstan announces the completion of the transition from a super-presidential to a
Brief overview: The article examines the key international developments of the second half of January 2026, which demonstrate a redistribution of roles and the formation of new coalitions in global politics. Particular attention is paid to the strategic self-presentation of major powers (India), domestic political crises affecting foreign policy (South Korea, China), and large-scale diplomatic
Security Architecture in the Middle East at the Beginning of 2026: The ‘Peace Council,’ U.S.–Iran Confrontation, and the Strategic Agreement Between Damascus and Kurdish Forces Brief Overview: The review provides a detailed analysis of the key events and strategic shifts in the Middle East in January 2026. It focuses on three interrelated processes: the launch
Ice and Discord: What’s Next for Greenland? Brief Overview: This article highlights the latest developments and rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic. It examines doubts from the White House regarding the legality of Danish control over Greenland. Positive growth is observed in Greenland’s military cooperation with the United Kingdom, Denmark, and NATO, despite some Western
Africa 2026: The Vector of Strategic Pragmatism and the Reconfiguration of Regional Alliances Brief Overview: The political and economic landscape in Africa at the turn of 2025–2026 is characterized by a shift toward “strategic pragmatism” and a departure from traditional Western governance models. North Africa is demonstrating a move away from political reforms toward large-scale
Regional dynamics in the active phase: military pacts, border disputes and socio-cultural rifts Short description: The article analyzes the key political processes in Southeast Asia in February 2026. The focus is on deepening military-technical cooperation between Russia and Myanmar, Indonesia’s dilemmas in the framework of the international mission in Gaza, the results of the parliamentary
Dynamics of regional security in the Asia-Pacific region: January 2026 Short description: The review analyzes key security trends in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region in January 2026. The focus is on the implications of the new U.S. defense strategy, the strategic rapprochement between Japan and South Korea, as well as China’s multilevel diplomacy aimed