Emil Avdaliani

Emil Avdaliani is a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a scholar of Silk Roads. He can be reached on X at @emilavdaliani.

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GCC and Russia: Deepening ties in a multipolar Middle East

Despite setbacks in broader Middle East diplomacy, Russia's growing ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) highlight a resilient and pragmatic partnership amid shifting global power dynamics.

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GCC and Russia: Deepening ties in a multipolar Middle East

China is getting more nuanced about its role in Central Asia

The recent Kazakhstan summit underscores Beijing’s increasingly subtle approach to Central Asia. One area remains unchanged – transport routes and specific emphasis on the development of the Middle Corridor.

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China is getting more nuanced about its role in Central Asia

Türkiye–Armenia rapprochement advances, but peace hinges on Baku

With Armenia shifting focus from historical grievances to pragmatic diplomacy, efforts to normalise ties with Türkiye gain traction, even as unresolved tensions with Azerbaijan continue to set the pace.

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Türkiye–Armenia rapprochement advances, but peace hinges on Baku

Georgia is balancing East and West in a shifting global order

Tbilisi is diversifying its foreign ties, strengthening relations with China, Central Asia, and the Gulf while maintaining its commitment to EU and NATO integration.

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Georgia is balancing East and West in a shifting global order

Splitting China-Russia ‘no limits’ partnership will be difficult for US

Beijing and Moscow are no true allies, but their transactional relationship serves as a powerful foundation for close ties—limiting the potential for a geopolitical divorce.

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Splitting China-Russia ‘no limits’ partnership will be difficult for US

Türkiye eyes Central Asia: A strategic pivot amid Eurasian shifts

Leveraging cultural ties and regional shifts, Türkiye strengthens its position in Central Asia, balancing influence against Russia and China.

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Türkiye eyes Central Asia: A strategic pivot amid Eurasian shifts