Post Soviet republics
Fresh troubles between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and challenges to Russian influence in the region
Tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the “blockade” of the Lachin corridor have kicked off a global geopolitical race in the region
Belarus elections may mark a key moment in European geopolitics
Five-time president Alexander Lukashenko is likely to win due to the lack of strong opposition candidates but the possibility of major protests remains. The country is a key part of both Russian and western strategies in the region
- Scholar Badar Khan Suri is released following eight weeks of ICE detention
- Legal group reveals extent of anti-Palestinian repression across Germany
- Israel assassinates wounded Palestinian journalist Hassan Islayeh in Gaza’s Nasser hospital
- Trump admin grants white South Africans refugee status amid broader immigration crackdown
- Hamas releases US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander after direct talks with Trump administration
