Eurasian Union

VIDEO: GIS Geopolitical Opinion: Russia’s motives

Russia & Central Asia

Prince Michael of Liechtenstein discusses Russia’s geopolitical moves and the reasons behind them

Turkey-Russia conflict has implications for the South Caucasus

Europe

When Turkey shot down a Russian warplane in November, the ensuing conflict between the two countries had ripple effects in the South Caucasus and beyond. Turkey made a strong statement of its readiness to defend its interests in a turbulent neighborhood, reinforcing its status as a regional power to be reckoned with. Reactions to the incident on both sides plainly ...

VIDEO: MH17 highlights China and Russia togetherness over non-West, non-EU values

China & Northeast Asia

Balkans energy geopolitics: South Stream or South dream?

Russia & Central Asia

Initial Balkan enthusiasm for Russia’s South Stream gas pipeline and the chance for the region to be at the energy crossroads for Europe has faded. But energy remains at the centre of a geopolitical battleground involving Europe and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions to rebuild a wider Russia. There is no sign his ambition will end in Crimea. ...

Global repercussions of the Ukraine crisis for Russia, Europe and US

Europe

The impact of the Ukraine crisis will extend far beyond the borders of this central European country. It will have longer-term ramifications for Europe’s stability, its military partnerships and for global competition. Closer ties with Russia have been ruled out by current events as the world faces a time of major geopolitical change. ...

VIDEO: Putin gains popularity and Crimea at 'huge cost' to Russia

Russia & Central Asia

VIDEO: How Russia has changed its pattern of extending influence

Russia & Central Asia

EU in quandary over Eastern Europe trade deal

Russia & Central Asia

President Vladimir Putin’s self-created image of statesman fielding the Syria crisis and hosting major summits is seen by many in the West as part of stealthy manoeuvring on his part to place Russia back into a position of Cold War-era power. And with that power has come increasingly vocal threats to a number of post-Soviet countries with whom the European Union is...

Putin's return could drive 'Eurasian Union' project of ex-Soviet republics

Russia & Central Asia

As Vladimir Putin sweeps back to the Kremlin to reclaim Russia’s presidential seat, he has set, high on his agenda, his plans for a Eurasian Union. His vision is a Moscow-led powerhouse making Russia a major world player alongside the United States, the European Union and Asia. But is this simply political posturing to keep Russia’s neighbours in check, or can Mosc...