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
Short description: In this article it is reviewed a hypothetical scenario of a change of power in Iran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 2026 as a result of strikes by the United States and Israel. It is analyzed the internal stability of the regime, the reaction of key international players (the United
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,
Transatlantic turbulence and the search for a new security architecture Short description: The article analyzes the key political processes in Europe in January–February 2026. The focus is on the deepening crisis of trust in relations between the United States and the European Union, the EU’s energy transformation amid the abandonment of Russian resources, as well
This article presents an in-depth interview conducted by Spanish geopolitician Koldo Salazar with Yuri Klimenko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Spain and Andorra. The discussion explores the current state of Russian–Spanish relations, the impact of EU sanctions on diplomatic, economic and cultural ties, and the challenges faced by the Russian community
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
Short description: The article examines the key international events of the second half of January 2026, which demonstrate the increase in political turbulence and the transformation of traditional institutional and diplomatic practices. The main focus is on the crisis of public administration in Bulgaria, the acute diplomatic conflict over Greenland, which is chaotic in traditional
Short description: In this paper the key international events of the second half of January 2026 as empirical cases illustrating structural shifts in various subsystems of the world order is considered. The main focus is on the analysis of parallel processes: institution-building within the framework of multilateral economic associations, the functioning of internal political and
“Electoral processes, security crises and regional solidarity Short description: During the reporting period, key events in the region included the presidential elections in Honduras, the deepening humanitarian and security crisis in Haiti, and the continuation of energy problems in Cuba. At the same time, there is a strengthening of diplomatic solidarity between countries subject to
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