Gregorio Baggiani

Russia is constantly reinforcing its military bases in Crimea (1), with the use of “Bastion” anti-ship missiles. This indicates preparation for a large-scale military conflict, presumably against Ukraine, or at least, for an increased domination in the Black Sea and against foreign ships (2)…. Click HERE to read … [Read more...] about The increased strategic importance of Crimea

China is looking to Ukraine to be a “Gateway to Europe,” for its One Belt One Road (OBOR)　project. For its part, Ukraine has… Click HERE to read … [Read more...] about China-Ukraine realations after Crimea

Gazprom-European Commission relations have been in a state of ferment in recent months because of the investigation into Gazprom that began on 4 September 2012, with charges against… Click HERE to read … [Read more...] about The “third energy package” and gazprom european commission relations

Relations between Russia and Iran date back at least to the 18th century, and the two countries have been territorial neighbours since the Russian conquest of the Caucasus in the early 19th century… Click HERE to read … [Read more...] about The strategic meaning of Russia-Iran relations

Georgia is situated between the Caucasian mountain chain, Turkey and Iran, a strategically very important position. From a historical point of view, it is part of the Christian world, though its contacts with Europe were… Click HERE to read … [Read more...] about Contemporary Georgia: Aspects of home and foreign policy