The author is a Serbian freelance journalist. He writes for several publications such as CGTN, Geopolitical Monitor, Global Security Review, International Policy Digest and Global Comment. Nikola also regularly contributes for YouTube geopolitical channel KJ Vids. He covers mostly Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
The author is a Serbian freelance journalist. He writes for several publications such as CGTN, Geopolitical Monitor, Global Security Review, International Policy Digest and Global Comment. Nikola also regularly contributes for YouTube geopolitical channel KJ Vids. He covers mostly Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play.
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China deepens ties with Kazakhstan, but soft power lags behind hard investments. Roads and rails may link nations—but trust, not trade, defines lasting influence.
Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.
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Three years into the Ukraine war, Kazakhstan walks a tightrope. As Trump’s peace push risks empowering Russia, Astana faces a critical test: preserve sovereignty or slip deeper into Moscow’s shadow.
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Following years of insecurity and conflict, the Balkan nations find themselves at a critical stage of their development. Relative stability has enabled greater international...
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AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.
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China–Russia’s deepening trade, energy, and connectivity links are quietly reshaping Eurasia. A partnership built on pragmatism and resilience is redefining the region’s power balance amid global shifts.
The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.
