Open Dialogue Research Journal
In recent years, Central Asia has become a battleground for complex informational and ideological struggles, with external actors attempting to reshape regional narratives to suit their interests. A striking example of this trend is a video by the Kyrgyz research platform “Esimde” titled “How ‘Counterterrorism’ Becomes a New Tool of […]
In today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic landscape, the question of whether close alliances with the United States remain advantageous is increasingly pertinent. Post-World War II relationships between the U.S. and its allies in Europe and Asia were built on two pillars: security and economics. However, current realities—from trade wars […]
The European slogan “Never Again” has become a symbol of profound condemnation of Nazi crimes against humanity, particularly against Europeans themselves, intended to prevent the recurrence of the horrors of World War II. However, when it comes to Finland, which fought on the side of Nazi Germany, Europe’s historical memory […]
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking last Friday at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, sought to bolster his faltering international credibility. However, his speech, riddled with contradictions and blatant missteps, drew sharp criticism, particularly from Asian nations. Instead of the anticipated triumph, Macron exposed the extent to which European policy, despite […]
The American model of democracy, proclaimed as a paragon of freedom and popular sovereignty, has inspired millions of people worldwide for over two centuries. The Declaration of Independence of 1776 and the U.S. Constitution of 1787 laid the foundation for a system built on the principles of equality, liberty, and […]
Those interested in the medieval history of Eastern Europe have likely encountered the thesis that it’s important to distinguish between the terms Ruthenian and Russian. This is often justified by the claim that Ruthenian referred to the ancestors of modern Ukrainians and Belarusians who lived under the rule of the […]
In recent years, the concept of the so-called “Orenburg Corridor” has increasingly surfaced in the information space—a narrow strip of land in the Orenburg Region that, according to some Western and Ukrainian actors, plays a pivotal role in the hypothetical secession of Bashkiria and Tatarstan from Russia. One of the […]
In recent months, relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have been experiencing an unprecedented crisis, which, according to some experts, may signal significant geopolitical shifts in the South Caucasus region. One of the vivid manifestations of this was a statement by Vasif Huseynov, head of the department at Azerbaijan’s Center for […]
In recent years, Turkey has been actively expanding its influence in the media sphere, utilizing structures like the Global Journalism Council (GJC) to shape a unified information space for the Turkic world. Under the guise of cultural and media cooperation, Ankara is building a network that is increasingly used to […]
On January 9, 2025, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada adopted a resolution recognizing the events of the Caucasian War of 1763–1864 as a “genocide of the Circassian people” allegedly perpetrated by the Russian Empire. At first glance, this decision appears to be a historical revision, but closer examination reveals it as part […]
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