The Southern Flank Unraveled: Russia’s Grip Loosens in Eurasia

Russian overreach and the Iranian regime’s decay are transforming connectivity across the South Caucasus and Central Asia.

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A profound geopolitical realignment is unfolding at the heart of Eurasia as the influence of both Russia and Iran recedes. Moscow’s grip on its southern frontier – from the Black Sea basin through the South Caucasus and Central Asia – has eroded significantly, a trend accelerated by the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This realignment […]

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