Publications

This paper discusses the trends in social self-organization in Russia. Specifically, it considers the nature of grassroots social movements in Russia and explains the main motivations of Russian self-...chevron_right

This paper discusses the East Siberia/Pacific Ocean (ESPO) oil pipeline project. First, it provides an overview of the project guidelines. Further, it considers the details of an ESPO branch running t...chevron_right

This paper discusses security cooperation in Europe from a Russia’s point of view. Specifically, it considers Russia's short- and long-term objectives in the context of the European security system an...chevron_right

This paper examines the impact of the Russian-Georgian war on regional security. It focuses on the region's geopolitical specificity and Russia's role in the region. The authors also consider the posi...chevron_right

This paper examines the media campaign that accompanied the Russian-Georgian conflict. It considers the goals and scale of the Russian propaganda campaign and outlines its characteristics and techniqu...chevron_right

This paper considers Russia’s global and regional position after its summer 2008 war with Georgia. First, it considers the direct consequences of the war on Russia’s domestic and foreign policy. Subse...chevron_right

This paper examines the political crisis in Ukraine. It gives an overview of political developments and discusses the impasse between the president and the prime minister. Further, it considers the pa...chevron_right

This paper examines Turkmenistan’s importance in the race for influence in Central Asia, focusing on energy issues. It considers the stakes and interests of the major actors: Russia, the US, China and...chevron_right

This report examines the conflicts in the southern Caucasus. First it gives an overview of the origins of the conflicts and then considers the interests of the parties, namely Georgia, Azerbaijan, Rus...chevron_right

This paper analyzes Turkish foreign policy and its role in the region. Specifically, featured articles consider the foundation of Turkish relations with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and the states of ...chevron_right

This paper examines Kazakhstan’s oil export strategy. It discusses the transport routes through the Caucasus with a focus on problems with developing the Russian routes. The author also draws attentio...chevron_right

This paper examines Russia’s relations with the West and Asia. First, it analyzes existing ties between Russia and the West. Then it looks at the country's opportunities in Asia in terms of geopolitic...chevron_right

This paper examines Russia’s economic policy, considering the increase of foreign investments and the government's policy in this field. The author also discusses factors restraining investor activity...chevron_right

This paper examines Georgia's policy toward Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Its first part provides an overview of the origins of the conflicts in Abkhazia and South Ossetia and then considers in details ...chevron_right

This paper examines gas pipeline projects in Southeastern Europe, considering economic and political aspects of building the South Stream and Nabucco pipelines. The author highlights Russia’s role in ...chevron_right