The abrupt decline of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria seemed to catch all external observers by surprise, including Moscow. While numerous Russian scholars had long cautioned about Syria’s mounting economic and social issues, rampant corruption, and ineffective governance, they also expressed doubts regarding the motivation and capability of the Syrian […]
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The Russian-Iranian Partnership Might Be A Game-Changer, But Only For Gas, Not Geopolitics
The future of their strategic partnership is bright, but in order to fully appreciate its prospects, observers must acknowledge its non-military nature instead of continuing to fantasize about a joint war against Israel and/or the US like some are doing. The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Moscow last Friday […]
The Most Popular Myths About Russia’s National White-Blue-Red Flag
Today, we are set to delve into a topic that holds significant importance for various ethnic groups around the globe: the national flag. This emblem serves as a crucial symbol of identity and unity for nations and communities alike. Previously we have covered the issue of Russian vexillology and its […]
Fact Check: Central Asia & Russia Are Unlikely To Rely More On Pakistani Ports For Foreign Trade
All in all, while it makes economic sense for them to do so, it’s not politically feasible at present. The Pakistani Energy Minister was fact-checked last month here for claiming that his country’s stalled Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline with Russia might expand across South Asia. A few weeks later, Pakistan’s Minister of […]
The Russian-Iranian Interaction In Syria: Mechanism, Cooperation, Contention, And Beyond
The Syrian conflict has drawn in numerous international players, among which Russia and Iran stand out as two of the most influential actors supporting the Syrian government. Their cooperation in Syria is rooted in shared strategic interests but is also shaped by underlying tensions and divergent goals. This article explores […]
The Role Of Afghanistan In Central Eurasian Region (II)
Part I The improvement in Afghanistan’s security is not only a consequence of the Taliban ceasing the hostilities that had continued until August 2021. The movement has also made great strides in fighting everyday crime as well. With no armed opposition in the country, this has had a positive […]
The Hidden Lies Behind America’s Destruction of Europe
As the following will document, the European masses are victims of a professionally run operation to deceive and thus control them, which makes a mockery of democracy. It’s financed by U.S.-and-allied billionaires, who profit immensely by doing this, while destroying their own country. Like all empires throughout history, it entails […]
Assessing The Feasibility Of A Russian Gas Pipeline To China Through Kazakhstan
The only reason why Kazakhstan is being considered either as a complement or an alternative to Mongolia as a transit state to China is for political reasons. Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak confirmed in mid-November that “We are now potentially considering with our Chinese friends a new route through Kazakhstan, which could […]
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