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Nikola Mikovic

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.

Articles by Nikola Mikovic (19)

Nikola Mikovic 15 Apr 2024

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.
Nikola Mikovic 18 Dec 2023

Ukraine’s game of thrones

It’s not surprising that political tensions are playing out at home amid frustration over progress in the war.
Nikola Mikovic 5 Oct 2023

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.
Nikola Mikovic 12 Jul 2023

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.
Nikola Mikovic 14 Jun 2023

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.
Nikola Mikovic 14 Mar 2023

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.
Nikola Mikovic 27 Jan 2023

How Russia loses allies amid the war in Ukraine

Setbacks in the Kremlin’s campaign are causing regional supporters to think twice about the Eurasian military alliance.
Nikola Mikovic 9 May 2022

Turkey’s leverage over Russia – in Syria and beyond

Ankara and Moscow are in an unusual power play where the Kremlin turns a blind eye to actions that aid its adversaries.
Nikola Mikovic 11 Mar 2022

Azerbaijan watches closely the Russian invasion of Ukraine

There are advantages to staying neutral in a clash destined to change the shape of Europe.