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.

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

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.

Cyprus’s Clean Energy Paradox

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?

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

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.

Kazakhstan’s Growing Engagement in the Balkans

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

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

Will China Crowd Russia out of Eurasia?

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

Why Tajikistan’s Water Matters

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...

Israel Is Pulling Pages From NATO’s 1999 Playbook

Any attack on diplomatic and consular premises and personnel represents a clear violation of international law, the Geneva convention, and the United Nations Charter....

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