Written by
Nikola Mikovic
Will Putin’s Russia Set Its Sights on Destabilising Moldova?
7 December 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on developments around Transnistria, Moldova’s Russian-sponsored breakaway region

Russia and Belarus: The Power Play
30 November 2020
, Nikola Mikovic discusses how energy will define relations between Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

Russia Could Have Betrayed Armenia for Oil and Gas
23 November 2020
, Nikola Mikovic examines whether Russia's decision not to support Armenia could have been linked to lucrative energy deals with Azerbaijan

Putin Forced Armenia to Capitulate to Azerbaijan
10 November 2020
, As the US remains preoccupied with the presidential elections, Nikola Mikovic reports on how Russia appears to be resolving the conflict over the Armenian enclave

The ‘Lukashenko Must Go’ Campaign Faces its Final Crusade
26 October 2020
, If a national strike fails to bring down Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, opposition forces will be forced to play the long game, reports Nikola Mikovic

Will Trump Benefit from the Azerbaijan–Armenia Conflict?
22 October 2020
, The United States has entered negotiations at a crucial time for Donald Trump, and for the Nagorno-Karabakh region, reports Nikola Mikovic

Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Evaporates as Putin’s Options Narrow
14 October 2020
, The conflict between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces continues unabated despite Russia’s resolution attempts, explains Nikola Mikovic

Kyrgyzstan Turmoil: Is Russia Losing its Hold on Central Asia?
7 October 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on the third domino to fall among Putin's allies and questions around the Kremlin's ability to influence its neighbours

Azerbaijan–Armenia Conflict: Braced for Escalation
5 October 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on the intensification of violence between Azerbaijan and Armenia, as foreign superpowers wait in the wings

On the Brink of War: Tensions Escalate between Armenia and Azerbaijan
28 September 2020
, Nikola Mikovic explores the implications of war between the two energy-rich territories and how Russia and Turkey are expected to become more directly involved

Who is the Legitimate Leader of Belarus?
25 September 2020
, Nikola Mikovic considers the future of the opposition movement in Belarus, after autocrat Alexander Lukashenko was secretly inaugurated for a sixth consecutive term

Belarus Crisis: Can Putin and Lukashenko do a Deal without Involving the West?
15 September 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on the crucial meeting on Monday between the Belarus and Russian Presidents

How the US and Israel Benefit from the Serbia-Kosovo Deal
7 September 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on how the US could be just as interested in the energy reserves of the Balkan Nations as boosting Benjamin Netanyahu

Is It Game Over for Montenegro’s 30-Year Autocrat?
1 September 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on this weekend's momentous elections in Montenegro, which have left autocrat Milo Đukanović in a precarious position

Belarus: Are the Russians Coming?
28 August 2020
, Nikola Mikovic assesses the chances Putin will intervene militarily in his turbulent neighbour given the dangerous precedent of Ukraine

Will Putin Trap Belarus Further As It Struggles for Freedom?
17 August 2020
, Nikola Mikovic explores the extent to which the eastern European country's fate is tied to Russia and its dependence on it for resources

Does Putin Really Want to Destabilise Belarus?
3 August 2020
, In the most dynamic and interesting election in the past 26 years, Nikola Mikovic analyses why President Lukashenko is playing the Russian Interference card

A Battle Over Energy Resources Fuels the Escalating Conflict Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
24 July 2020
, Nikola Mikovic reports on the recent spike in hostilities between the two nations caught up in a Turkish-Russian power battle

Belarus Elections: Is Europe’s Oldest Autocrat in Danger?
17 July 2020
, Once dubbed ‘Europe's last dictator’, President Alexander Lukashenko's re-election in August might well be his last, reports Nikola Mikovic
