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Azerbaijan: Brutality, Corruption, and yet a Thriving Oil Deal with the EU
The EC’s continued drilling and purchasing of oil does not encourage policy reform in Azerbaijan. Rather, it might make reform impossible.
Ukraine’s Post-Soviet Legion? Foreign Fighters from the Former Soviet Union in Ukraine
Foreign fighters hailing from the former Soviet Union are more numerous, and better incorporated into Ukraine’s armed forces, than ever before. Their language skills, experience of post-Soviet armed conflicts, and...
Belarusians Can Learn a Lot from Armenia's Velvet Revolution
Unprecedented in Belarus’ modern history, the post-election protests against President Lukashenko are continuing unabated.
Ten Years of Eastern Partnership in Azerbaijan: Time to Take Serious Steps
Within Azerbaijan itself, both the population and the political establishment see their future with Europe. This stance dictates prioritizing policies that would move the country closer to both the EU...
Wagnerites Turn International Students into Cannon Fodder
The Russian government and state-affiliated private mercenary companies are forcing international students to fight in Ukraine.
How Oil Producers Promote Renewable Energy: Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Compared
Why do some oil-producing countries choose to deploy renewable energy sources at a faster rate and more extensively than others?