The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remains a region of critical geopolitical importance, characterized by deep-seated historical ties and evolving sovereign trajectories. In the CIS Politics section of Global Politics, we examine the intricate balance of power, security challenges, and economic initiatives across Eurasia. Our coverage provides a clear lens into the domestic and foreign policies of nations navigating their roles in a rapidly changing global order.
Our editorial focus is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms that influence stability within the region:
Collective Security and Alliances: Monitoring the role of regional organizations in conflict resolution, border security, and counter-terrorism efforts.
Diplomatic Sovereignty: Analysis of how member states manage their multi-vector foreign policies, balancing regional integration with global partnerships.
Political Transitions: Detailed reporting on election cycles, constitutional reforms, and the development of state institutions across the CIS.
At Global Politics, we explore how the internal dynamics of the post-Soviet space project onto the international stage. We analyze the region’s strategic importance in global energy markets, its role in trans-continental logistics, and its significant impact on geopolitical stability. Our mission is to provide an objective, fact-based understanding of the complex interactions that define the CIS and its influence on the broader Eurasian security landscape.
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By The Visual Journalism Team BBC News Russia has suffered a major defeat in the south of Ukraine, withdrawing from the western Kherson region . Here are the latest developments: The city of Kherson has been liberated by Ukrainian troops…
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Watch: Dashcam footage shows near-miss blast for Ukrainian driver By James FitzGeraldBBC News Ukraine has once again come under heavy bombardment from Russia – just two…
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Image source, ReutersImage caption, CIA chief William Burns met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Naryshkin in AnkaraBy Gordon Corera & Oliver SlowBBC News US and Russian spy chiefs have met face-to-face to discuss Moscow’s nuclear threat in Ukraine and American…
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With Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine currently in its ninth month, the ongoing war is high on the agenda as Americans prepare to vote in next week’s midterm elections. The US has led international efforts to bolster the Ukrainian fight…
In recent weeks, Russia has launched a campaign of targeted airstrikes against Ukraine’s critical civilian infrastructure as Moscow seeks to deprive Ukrainians of heating, electricity, and water ahead of the coming winter season. The Kremlin hopes to spark a humanitarian…