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Nikola Mikovic

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.
Indo-Pacific

How Timor-Leste Uses Tourism to Cement Its ASEAN Role

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After joining ASEAN in 2025, Timor-Leste is leveraging sustainable, high-value tourism to boost soft power, diversify beyond oil, and cement its regional role—positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s next authentic frontier, not its next mass market.
Middle East and Africa

The UAE Eyes a Leading Role in Security Cooperation and Technological Innovation

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The UAE is redefining global security through innovation and cooperation—combining AI-driven policing, international training, and multilateral alliances to build a safer, tech-enabled world.
Commentary

Cyprus’s Clean Energy Paradox

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Cyprus’s clean energy paradox as solar adoption booms but weak grid and no storage force record curtailment. Can the island turn wasted power into leadership in Europe’s energy transition?
Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s “Multi-vector” Energy Policy: Diversifying Exports and Strengthening Global Partnerships

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Kazakhstan eyes a bigger role in global energy: from rare earths to uranium and renewables. Astana seeks fairer oil deals, export diversification, and green power, while deepening multi-vector partnerships.
Central Asia

Kazakhstan’s Growing Engagement in the Balkans

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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...
Europe

What’s Behind the US-EU Strategic LNG Alliance?

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With the intensification of geopolitical turbulence around the world, the strategic partnership between the United States and Europe in the domain of liquefied natural...
Central Asia

Will China Crowd Russia out of Eurasia?

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Bogged down in Ukraine, Russia struggles to preserve its influence in Central Asia – a strategically important region that has traditionally been in Moscow’s...
Central Asia

Why Tajikistan’s Water Matters

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Tajikistan is a very rich country in terms of water and hydropower potential. Its water, which is the Central Asian nation’s most widespread natural...
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