Regional Security

As 2025 draws to a close, one of the most significant developments in global geopolitics has been the announcement of

(This analysis is prepared within the broader study of post-Soviet authoritarianism)Azerbaijan’s accession as a full-fledged member to the Central Asian

In Turkey’s recent history there is an event known as the “postmodern coup.” Its essence was that, without a military

Move forward on the path of European integration or turn back – return to Russia’s sphere of influence? The people

(This article is prepared within KHAR Center’s research line “Authoritarian Regimes and Transregional Influence Mechanisms.”)In the second article of its

(This research has been prepared within KHAR Center’s research program “Authoritarian Regimes and Transregional Influence Mechanisms”.)IntroductionEurope’s greatest challenge in the

AbstractThe emergence of digital information technologies once raised illusions about the revival of a global wave of democratization. The onset

IntroductionThe point that the Azerbaijani ruling elite most frequently boasts about in foreign policy—and considers its greatest achievement—is its policy

Araz Aliyev – researcher, analyst Founding member of the Third Republic PlatformIntroductionFrom 29 November 2025, the day when another wave of

IntroductionThe protests in Iran that began in the final days of 2025 and have continued to grow are on the

(This article is prepared within the KHAR Center’s “Authoritarian Regimes and Transregional Influence Mechanisms” research series.)IntroductionGermany and France are the