On Thursday, Jan 16, 2025, the Post-Soviet Conflicts Research Program at the BESA Center organized a virtual discussion of the new book by Prof. Dr. Irina Busygina, “How Geography and Institutions Shaped the Development of Nations: Across Countries and Continents” …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 105 (Dec 17, 2024)
The revolutionary situation in Georgia could reach its climax on December 29, influenced by two factors: external and domestic.
The external factor relates to Salome Zourabichvili’s successful foreign visit to Paris. During the …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 103 (Dec 14, 2024)
Western weapons and electronic components continue to surface in Russian military hardware deployed in Ukraine, despite ongoing international efforts to restrict Moscow’s access to advanced technology. Recent reports from both European and Ukrainian …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 98 (Nov 21, 2024)
Alexander Kovalenko
On the night of November 19, a strike targeted the 1046th Logistics Support Center of the Russian Armed Forces near the city of Karachev in the Bryansk region. The Ukrainian Defense …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 97 (Nov 12, 2024)
by Anatolii Dirun
On November 8, the Central Election Commission of Moldova announced the official results of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova. With 55% of the votes, Maia Sandu won …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 95 (Oct 31, 2024)
For the past two decades, the European Union has actively pursued influence in the post-Soviet region. France, attempting to align countries like Georgia with Western political and economic frameworks, plays a prominent role …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 93 (Oct 28, 2024)
by Viktor Denisenko
In January 2024, three Baltic States agree to establish a common defence zone on their borders with Russia and Belarus. It represents concerns about security in the region. The border …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 91 (Oct 21, 2024)
by Vakhtang Maisaia
The Georgia’s political situation remains strained and has turned into a real geopolitical dilemma. Formally, the incumbent authority of Georgia, led by the ruling party “The Georgian Dream,” has cut …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 83 (Sept 15, 2024)
by Joseph Epstein
In the past month, Iran has summoned the Russian ambassador, the Iranian Foreign Ministry congratulated Ukraine on its Independence Day and Iranian senior officials have publicly accused Russia of a …
PSCRP-BESA Reports No 80 (August 31, 2024)
Many commentators have described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Azerbaijan as a necessary show of legitimacy and damage control attempt in the Caucasus region. Russian authorities have found themselves needing to prove …
