Author: Maksym Loharzhevskyi
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EPC Summit in Yerevan: Armenia Repositioned
Is Armenia Repositioning with the West or is it having a balanced approach? We argue that the Armenian hosting of the EPC summit demonstrates willingness to approach the West amidst Russian decline. While it is not immediate, Armenia is calibrating itself carefully.
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MSC 2026: Reconfiguring South Caucasus Security
How is the South Caucasus reshaping itself in a new geopolitical environment? Amid shifting power dynamics, evolving trade routes and regional realignments the region is moving from geopolitical periphery to strategic corridor. At MSC 2026, discussions confirmed that connectivity has become the decisive factor in geopolitical weight and long-term security.
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Why Donbas Is Important for Russia
– Why is the Donbas region so vital to Russia’s strategy in Ukraine and Europe? – Donbas embodies Russia’s historical drive for territorial control, provides key industrial and strategic advantages, and serves as a platform for projecting military and political influence. – Control of Donbas reinforces Russia’s imperial ambitions, reshapes Europe’s security order, and sustains…
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India at the Crossroads After SCO
– Can India’s participation in the 2025 SCO Summit mark a true eastward shift in its foreign policy? – The summit underscored India’s hedging strategy—seeking energy security, new trade routes, and geopolitical leverage in Eurasia while preserving ties with the West – India remains committed to balancing between power centers, using the SCO pragmatically without…