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.
Novak Djokovic – a symbol for anti-vaxxers?
The ruling to deport the tennis ace could hamper his career but transform him into a different type of star.
Russia and Vietnam: An alliance of convenience
Moscow’s interests in Hanoi’s arms and oil make for a tricky strategic juggling act with Beijing.
Ukraine: Balancing China and the rest
With strong links to Washington, Kiev finds itself economically bound to Beijing.
Nord Stream 2: Assessing Russia’s “serious geopolitical victory”
The US has realised the energy pipeline is nearly completed. But that might not be the end of the opposition.
Serbia’s vaccine diplomacy: Balancing China and the West
The politics of Covid have tangled up countries across the world – but that’s not always a drawback.
The Donbass conflict: Waiting for escalation
The forgotten war involving Ukraine and Russia in the energy-rich region is simmering still.
Why Russia will not return the Kuril Islands to Japan
More than 60 years of stubborn diplomatic stalemate stemming from the Second World War doesn’t appear likely to end.
Kyrgyzstan’s turmoil and the competition for Central Asia
Post-election upheaval has drawn new attention to internal power struggles and the region’s geostrategic importance.
Protests and power struggles in Russia’s Far East
Moscow may hope to simply wait out the protesters. But the region has a history of unrest.
