22.04.2026

Attack on the residence of the Supreme Leader of Iran: assessment of military and diplomatic consequences for regional stability

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

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as an factor of Iranian Politics: mechanisms of influence on domestic and international processes

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

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Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulfand its impact on global energy security

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

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A potential change of power in Iran: the reaction of key international factors and its possible consequences for regional diplomacy

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

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Sovereignty and the struggle of interpretations: the informational dimension of the crisis in relations between the United States and Venezuela

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,

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The political situation in Cuba: Island under Pressure: the Energy Crisis and Washington’s New Strategy

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

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Monthly review of the political situation in the Arctic: Period: January–February 2026

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

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Monthly review of the political situation in South Asia: Period: January – February 2026

Strategic reformatting of the region Summary: The article highlights a number of important events shaping the new political reality in South Asia. The landmark statement by Vice President of the Philippines Sarah Duterte about her intention to run for president in 2028 is being considered, which marks the beginning of a new stage of the

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Monthly review of the political situation in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region: Period: January-February 2026

Icebreaker for Coalitions: Shifts in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region Summary: The article highlights a number of important international events related to East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as their relations with other states. South Korea’s plans for a test passage of a vessel along the Northern Sea Route and related negotiations

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Monthly review of the political situation in Oceania and Australia: Period: January-February 2026

Springboard for tension: Key events in Oceania and Australia Summary: The article highlights a number of important international events related to Oceania and Australia, as well as their relations with other states and regions. China’s warning about possible measures in response to the possible return of the Port of Darwin to Australian control, as well

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