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.
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.
Russia’s ally Kazakhstan turns eyes to the West
The Central Asian nation is hedging its bets with a foreign policy trifecta based on peace, balance and pragmatism.
Will China really funnel weapons to Russia through Belarus?
With war on his doorstep, the Belarusian president is juggling Beijing and Moscow to reap the benefits of geography.
