Eurasia
Russia, Central Asia, and the post-Soviet space — security dynamics, energy politics, and regional integration.
Uzbekistan’s Purchase of Chinese J-10CE Jets and its Compatibility with Foreign Policy Ambitions
Uzbekistan’s purchase of Chinese fighter jets indicates diversification from historical military reliance on Russia and aligns with a regional push for new security guarantees and partnerships.
Russia’s regional recruitment economy will force Putin to get creative
This report aims at elucidating the connection between ongoing poaching and bidding-war strategies, regional fiscal strain, and a future shift towards a coercion-dependent recruitment economy.
Why Türkiye Should Join the ICC: The Case for Accountability
Türkiye demands international criminal accountability abroad while remaining outside the ICC itself. As pressure on the Court grows, Ankara should reconsider whether staying out still serves its interests.
The Evolution of Ukrainian Intelligence: From Adaptation to Autonomy
Since 2014, Ukraine has transformed its intelligence services amid Russia’s aggression, strengthened by U.S. support and CIA cooperation. Uncertainty after Trump’s 2025 return pushed Ukraine to expand partnerships, boost self-reliance, and build a more resilient intelligence system.
Water as Leverage: The Indus Waters Treaty as a Stress Test for Hydropolitics
The Indus Waters Treaty showed that shared rivers could survive geopolitical rivalry. India’s 2025 decision to place the treaty in “abeyance” challenges that legacy, revealing how water can become a tool of grey-zone statecraft, coercive leverage, and a precedent with consequences beyond South Asia.