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Introduction Among the key events of the past two weeks in the North Caucasus was the circulation of rumors about a car accident involving Ramzan Kadyrov’s son, Adam Kadyrov. Despite the absence of any confirmation from official sources, these rumors once again brought the issue of power succession in Chechnya to the fore. In addition,…
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The Occupied Tskhinvali Region Military Aid from Russia Source: sputnik-ossetia.ru On 14 January 2026, the de facto Ministry of Defense of so-called South Ossetia reported that its “defense minister,” Russian officer Yuri Yarovitsky, had paid his first official working visit of the year to Moscow. As a result of the visit, “South Ossetia” received another…
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Post-Soviet Conflicts Watch reviews ongoing conflicts and post-conflict developments across the post-Soviet region. The publication analyzes key events in the Russian-occupied areas of Georgia, including Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region, as well as in Transnistria, Gagauzia, and other relevant areas. It also covers progress in the Armenian-Azerbaijani peace negotiations following on from the Second Nagorno-Karabakh…
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Monitor of Developments in the South Caucasus and the Surrounding Region, January 16-31, 2026, No. 9
Armenia’s Foreign Policy On the 34th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated, “We are not preparing for war, because there will be no war. Peace has been established between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, and there is no more reliable guarantee of security…
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In this episode, host Alex Petriashvili features Tengiz Pkhaladze, senior fellow at the European Center for International Political Economy (ECIPE), discussing Russia’s war in Ukraine. They examine the situation on the frontlines, the complexities of negotiations, and the prospects for a breakthrough. The conversation also highlights Europe’s growing role in the conflict and the strategic…
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Alex Petriashvili sits down with Professor Giorgi Koberidze for a deep dive into the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenges. From the Middle East to Eastern Europe, they unpack the complex forces shaping global stability today. Is the Middle East on the brink of another major conflict? Could Russia’s war in Ukraine see a resolution this…
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Российские СМИ вновь обратились к теме недопуска в Грузию россиян, у которых местом значились Донецкая и Луганская области. О подобной тенденции медиа сообщали в конце декабря, и тогда же о ситуации высказался первый заместитель председателя комитета Государственной думы РФ Виктор Водолацкий, пообещавший «разобраться». По новому заявлению Водолацкого, депутаты в Грузии не были в курсе проблемы.…
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Introduction The 4th Military Base of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the occupied Tskhinvali Region (former South Ossetia Autonomous District) is tasked with ensuring security of the Tskhinvali region and protecting Russia’s interests in the South Caucasus. The base subordinates the 58th Combined Arms Army and is a part of the Southern Military District…
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Armenia’s Foreign Policy During a conference hosted by the Armenian Institute for International and Security Studies in Yerevan on January 14, 2026, the Prime Minister stated: “Do we want to become a full member of the European Union? Yes, unequivocally, and without hesitation. How do we envision this? We fully recognize that, as past…
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The Russian-occupied Georgian regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region (formerly the autonomous region of South Ossetia) have had their independence recognized by only five UN member states. After the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Russia was the first to extend recognition, followed by Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru, and Syria. When it comes to “foreign policy” activity, the…