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Economic Investment or Political Influence: China’s Transcaucasian Plans

The history of the South Caucasus countries shows that the strategic interest shown towards each state has always been part of the global blueprint, and the foreign policy vectors of the Transcaucasian countries have also been determined by the rules of the hegemonic state. The 21st century is no...

China Held Its Largest Military Parade Yet

Two days after the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the city of Tianjin, China held its largest-ever military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II. The parade showcased a diverse range of advanced military hardware and tech – courtesy...

Gavarit Moskva: The Strange Fascination of Europe’s Right

Mapping the Landscape of Europe’s Right Many right-wing parties in Europe, from West to East, have increasingly aligned themselves with the Kremlin. Prior to the war in Ukraine, these parties comfortably maintained ties with Russia without facing significant backlash. This was particularly evident before the annexation of Crimea, but even...

The Charming Dragon: A New Era for China’s Soft Power?

Over the period following the end of the Cold War, arguably one of the most defining features of international relations has been the emergence of China as a key global actor. Initially, this has been the most evident in the economic realm; however, gradually it also became visible in...

The Strait of Hormuz as an Instrument of Iranian Power Assertion and Political Pressure

 The Strait of Hormuz as an Instrument of Iranian Power Assertion and Political PressureProximity to geographically strategic objects, in the long term, often becomes a lever of geopolitical advantage for countries. For the Persian Gulf states, a similar space turned out to be the Strait of Hormuz, through which...

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Economic Investment or Political Influence: China’s Transcaucasian Plans

The history of the South Caucasus countries shows that the strategic interest shown towards each state has always been part of the global blueprint,...

China Held Its Largest Military Parade Yet

Two days after the largest-ever summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the city of Tianjin, China held its largest-ever military parade to...

Gavarit Moskva: The Strange Fascination of Europe’s Right

Mapping the Landscape of Europe’s Right Many right-wing parties in Europe, from West to East, have increasingly aligned themselves with the Kremlin. Prior to the...

The Charming Dragon: A New Era for China’s Soft Power?

Over the period following the end of the Cold War, arguably one of the most defining features of international relations has been the emergence...

The Strait of Hormuz as an Instrument of Iranian Power Assertion and Political Pressure

 The Strait of Hormuz as an Instrument of Iranian Power Assertion and Political PressureProximity to geographically strategic objects, in the long term, often becomes...