This month’s monitoring highlights a diverse range of studies , from RAND Europe’s analysis of Russian strategic culture and nuclear doctrine to the Global Initiative’s mapping of organized crime in the South Caucasus, the reports reviewed here underscore the complex interplay of political, criminal, and societal forces. Alongside these, Minna-Kerttu M. Kekki’s work on collective memory, ICNL’s guidance on NGO self-regulation, and sociological insights into health perceptions from Georgia illustrate how narratives, ethics, and public attitudes shape contemporary challenges.