The Baltic Republics are NATO's most difficult defence commitment. We look at Russian and NATO capacities, and what a war would look like.

Georgia's local elections are a de facto referendum on Georgian Dream; the increasingly pro-Russia, anti-democratic party in leadership.

Protests in 2020 shook the Belarusian political system, which has been ruled by one man since 1994. Where is Belarus headed?

The aggressive nationalism of Kyrgyzstan's new President threatens to plunge the country into frozen conflicts and destabilise Central Asia.

Uzbekistan's geography, economy stability are unique in Central Asia and they have great potential. But the past still haunts them.

Georgia is at the heart of its region's geopolitics, smashed between three expanding areas of influence from Moscow, Ankara and Tehran.

The annexation of Crimea marked a new age in the region, and illustrated what the Kremlin was willing to do to stop Ukraine moving westward.

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After the recent elections, Kyrgyzstan burst into full rioting, and a government has been toppled. What is next is next for the most...

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The Caspian Sea is a region of rising importance. We tackle its history, economics, military situation and geopolitics going forward.

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To understand why the region of Nagorno Karabakh is so important to modern Armenia, we must understand the history of the Armenian people.

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The coldest battlefield in the world is opening up, and old regional rivalries are beginning to flare up.

The Red Line sits down for a special COVID piece to discuss how Central Asia is tackling COVID-19 and how it compares with the west....

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Kyrgyzstan stands at the crossroads of a decision critical in shpaing the country's futur. Should it look toward Moscow or Beijing?

With critical elections, wars, and crises set to shape the next 12 months, We sit down with three top experts to get their predictions.

Between Moldova and Ukraine lies the breakaway republic of Transnistria the last nation to hold the hammer and sickle upon its flag.