Region in Turbulence: Rolling Back Diplomatic Initiatives and Forming New Alliances Summary: This article examines the key events in the Middle East in November 2025. The reporting period was marked by the definitive winding down of previously discussed diplomatic frameworks, in particular the concept of an international consortium for uranium enrichment involving Iran and the United
Strategic Adaptation and Foreign Policy Balance Summary: This review examines the key political events in Russia during October–November 2025. Against the backdrop of the Special Military Operation, the period was marked by a record number of strikes on Ukraine’s military infrastructure. Inside the country, the FSB thwarted attempted state coups, while Russia’s international activity featured
“Overcoming regional fragmentation and the emergence of a new geopolitical subjectivity in Central Asia” Brief description: The article covers the key political events in Central Asia in October-November 2025. The period under study was marked by a unique combination of active multi-vector diplomacy and deepening of internal regional integration. On the one hand, the holding
“The struggle for influence, diplomatic differences and internal political tensions in the Caucasus region” Brief description: This article provides an overview of the current geopolitical situation in Transcaucasia and the South Caucasus over the specified time period. This article discusses the activity of international organizations and participants in relation to the Transcaucasian countries in the
«The Crisis of the Pan‑American Model and the Transformation of Regional Leadership» Summary: The article examines key geopolitical events in North America for October–November 2025. The period was marked by profound geopolitical shifts in North America, where the US plans to conduct military operations against Mexican drug cartels triggered an acute crisis in relations with
Short Description: The article by Koldo Salazar examines the deepening cooperation between BRICS countries and Latin American states following the IMBRICS Forum 2025. It highlights BRICS as a platform for dialogue, public diplomacy and new economic opportunities, including trade in national currencies and alternative logistical routes. Through statements from Argentine and Ecuadorian representatives, the author
Author: Shakhnoza Kodírova, Head of the Department of the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Short Description: Shakhnoza Kodírova’s article examines the evolution of relations between Uzbekistan and the United States, which have shifted in recent years from limited cooperation focused primarily on regional security to a
Author: Sabita Binta Azad Shifa, writer & research analyst, Dhaka, Bangladesh Short description: The article by Sabita Binta Azad Shifa explores the strategic importance of the Port of Chittagong (Chattogram) within the broader context of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the growing geopolitical activity in the Bay of Bengal. The author examines China’s
Since its inception, the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) has emerged as a significant platform for developing countries seeking to diversify their economic relations and strengthen their financial systems against Western influence. Over the years, member countries have advanced in building their own financial architecture, with a clear vision of decentralization
The article covers the Pan-African youth forum FIJAO 2025, held in the capital of Burkina Faso — Ouagadougou, which became a symbol of a new era for Africa, where youth act as the driving force of economic sovereignty and innovative development. The discussions included ministers, business leaders, international experts, and young entrepreneurs, who presented concrete