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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Belarus will chair the Human Rights Commission of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2026. As reported by a correspondent for the online publication Belnovosti, the commission's chairperson, Russian Federation Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova, told journalists about this on…
Ukrainian Bulava drone / screenshot Over the past month, Ukrainian drones have hit more than 67,000 enemy targets, and the effectiveness of the Middle Strike program has increased by 25%. This is reported by Delo.ua with reference to a message…
5.6 thousand drones transferred to the front line via DOT-Chain Defence / Ministry of Defense In the first month after the launch of the DOT-Chain Defence system, 5.6 thousand drones with a total value of 216 million hryvnias were sent…
From September 1, CCC employees are required to wear body cameras. Photo: Suspilne Chernihiv On September 1, a decree of the Ministry of Defense came into force on the mandatory wearing of chest cameras by military personnel of the CCC…
Post office in Kyiv destroyed The Ukrposhta branch at 4A Shumskoho Street in Kyiv, which was damaged during the massive shelling of the capital on August 28, has been destroyed and is not operating. According to Delo.ua, the consequences of…
The United States will work for peace while maintaining support for Ukraine / Office of the President The United States is committed to protecting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and will not allow it to be taken over by Russia.…
Ukrainian production of FPV drones / Ministry of Defense More than 170 Ukrainian manufacturers of weapons and military equipment have gained access to the closed database for searching for components of the Ministry of Defense, the “Components Library”. This is…
Michael Gloss / via FacebookMichael Gloss, 21, died in Ukraine last year. President Vladimir Putin has handed over an award to Donald Trump’s special envoy for presentation to a high-ranking CIA agent whose son was killed while fighting on Russia’s…
Getty Images The Kremlin has called reports of a cyberattack on Russia’s national carrier Aeroflot “alarming” after the airline reported a glitch in its information systems and cancelled dozens of flights. A statement purportedly made by the pro-Ukrainian hacker group…
ReutersCars and buildings were badly damaged after the Russian strike on the Dnieper. Five people have been killed in overnight strikes in Russia and Ukraine as the two sides continue to trade drone attacks. Ukrainian officials said on Saturday that…
Reuters Organisers of a music festival in Italy have cancelled a concert featuring Russian conductor Valery Gergiev after days of criticism from Kremlin critics and human rights activists. Gergiev, an ally of President Putin, was due to conduct the Italian…
Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia and Ukraine would hold a new round of peace talks in Istanbul on Wednesday. “Today I discussed with [Ukrainian Security Council head] Rustem Umerov preparations for the prisoner exchange and another meeting in…