Analytical articles

On the intertwined interests of regional and external powers in South Caucasus

Sanctions are presented more as an instrument of causing damage, that is, an instrument of war, rather than an instrument for achieving political goals, or what could be called an instrument of…

The new theory of success proposed by the US Space Force is an attempt to justify the force component in space exploration. Obviously, these plans have to be judged not only as a new Manhattan…

Almost all of the nations that recently joined BRICS are seriously competing with the “old-timers” of the association, claiming a permanent seat on the UN Security Council

Is an efficient international cooperation in fighting against terrorism possible in the era of intense geopolitical competition?

When assessing the current state in Russian-Armenian relations, we must consider the different visions of Yerevan and Moscow

The U.S. and the UK will likely use the challenging military and political environment for a further escalation of the crisis

Taking into account the characteristics of BRICS, including its high flexibility due to weak institutionalisation and attractiveness for developing countries despite ongoing disagreements between…

In the classroom of civilizations, there can be no omniscient teachers and obedient pupils

The latest wave of sanctions does not bring qualitative changes—their impact on the Russian economy and its relations with foreign partners is unlikely to be fundamental

Over the last 20 years, China and Russia promoted the idea of complete demilitarization of outer space

The war in Gaza is far from over, but whatever the ceasefire or truce agreements, the question remains: what next?