Former Soviet Union

The future of Russia-Iran relations 0
- Middle East, Former Soviet Union
- February 4, 2017
Can the budding Russia-Iran relationship survive diverging regional interests?
Ukraine and Trump: undermining progress?0
- Former Soviet Union
- January 10, 2017
How will Ukraine’s president respond to a Kremlin-friendly administration?
2017 Geopolitical Forecast: Former Soviet Union 0
- Former Soviet Union
- January 5, 2017
Russia will increasingly dominate the geopolitical scene of the Former Soviet Union in 2017.
Duma elections: distressed or dynamic?0
- Former Soviet Union
- September 16, 2016
Two times as many parties will contest Sunday’s vote than in 2011, but don’t expect any surprises
Uzbekistan’s presidential transition 0
- Former Soviet Union
- September 2, 2016
Uzbekistan’s long-time dictator has just died, what next?

Chinese influence in Central Asia: on the rise 0
- Former Soviet Union
- July 29, 2016
Strengthening trade links with China are reorienting the region away from Moscow
Russia and Turkey: cooperation or conflict?0
- Middle East, Former Soviet Union
- July 14, 2016
A Turkish apology has restored relations with Russia. What’s next for these crucial regional players?
Nagorno-Karabakh: unfrozen conflict 1
- Former Soviet Union
- April 6, 2016
Recent violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan bodes ominously for Russo-Turkish relations.
ISIS in Central Asia: threat or illusion?0
- Security & Terrorism, Former Soviet Union
- March 21, 2016
While the group is on the defensive in Iraq and Syria, could it be preparing an assault on the ‘Stans?
The Former Soviet Union In 2016 0
- Former Soviet Union
- February 5, 2016
Despite a weakening economy at home, the Kremlin will continue to focus on foreign policy matters.