Nikola Mikovic
Biography
Publications
Nikola Mikovic is a freelance journalist, researcher and analyst based in Serbia. He covers mostly the foreign policies of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Nikola primarily focuses on Russia’s involvement in the Middle East and the Balkans, as well as on relations between Moscow and former Soviet republics. He writes for several publications such as Diplomatic Courier, Byline Times, CGTN, Global Comment, World Geostratregic Insights, among others.
Why the Ukraine war works in China’s favour
China has Russia cornered – reliant on Beijing for markets and energy exports and playing the role of junior partner.
Central Asia’s new playlist and the sounds of Russia’s fading cultural influence
When pop stars become geopolitical indicators.
The West’s stabiliser, Russia’s friend, China’s partner – but Serbia’s patience with its leader wears thin
President Aleksandar Vucic, the man who successfully played all sides, is losing at home.
Is Russia the loser in the fall of Syria’s Aleppo?
Moscow cannot meaningfully aid its ally, and that’s not gone unnoticed.
Central Asia's energy drive spurs regional integration
No longer in the “middle of nowhere”, Central Asian countries are collaborating and diversifying, often away from Russia.
Russia conundrum in the Caucasus and beyond
Once a de facto leader in the post-Soviet space, Moscow is now falling outside the friend zone in its own backyard.
Ukraine’s game of thrones
It’s not surprising that political tensions are playing out at home amid frustration over progress in the war.
Putin steps abroad, even as an international warrant hangs over his head
The Russian leader will use a regional summit in Kyrgyzstan in an attempt to show he's not isolated.
How long can Putin’s “special relationship” with Erdoğan last?
Despite mutterings about a Turkish “stab in the back”, Russia needs Türkiye – Putin’s reign may depend on it.
