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.

Why Does Kazakhstan Matter to the EU?

Kazakhstan is a fast-growing economic actor not only in Central Asia, but also on the world stage. As the globe’s top powers become significantly...

Kazakhstan’s Economic Diversification: From Ukraine to Afghanistan

The Ukraine war seems to have strengthened Kazakhstan’s positions in the international arena. The energy-rich Central Asian nation has managed to preserve its “multi-vector”...

Why Renewable Energy in Central Asia Matters

Last winter, several Central Asian countries experienced an unprecedented energy crisis, with severe gas shortages and electricity insecurity. In an attempt to overcome these...

Is Another Energy Crisis Knocking at Asia’s Door?

Asian countries are actively preparing for the arrival of another potential global energy crisis. Since Europe continues to struggle with its own energy shortages,...

Montenegro: Will Pro-Russian Parties Pursue Pro-Western Policy?

For the first time in 30 years, Montenegro’s ruling Democratic Party of Socialist (DPS) may be disempowered. According to the official election results, three...

Belarus: Waiting for Destabilization

Presidential election in Belarus, scheduled for Aug. 9, will be the most interesting one in the past 26 years. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has...

Are Russia and Belarus Decoupling?

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is fighting his probably most important political battle. Although he is expected to easily win presidential election scheduled for August...

Russia: How to Lose Donbass and Save Face

Kiev authorities are reportedly actively preparing for the reintegration of Donbass with Ukraine. Even though the shelling on the front line still goes on,...

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