Iran’s drone factory in Tajikistan: A boon for Russia or a challenge?

27 Jun 2022

Posted originally to MANARA Magazine on 27 June 2022. Iran’s recent opening of a drone factory in Tajikistan[i] is a significant development for Russia. As Dushanbe’s security and defense patron, Moscow…

Turkish geopolitics and the kabul airport saga

14 Sep 20213 Nov 2021

Posted originally to the Russian International Affairs Council on 10 September 2021. The Taliban’s ultimate agreement to a prominent Turkish security presence at Afghanistan’s only airport completes an important power-play for the…