Tourism is traditionally one of the most sensitive sectors of any economy. Instability in the Middle East, the Russia–Ukraine war, and the emergence of AI as a transformative force are reshaping the i...

The student-led opposition is using his own tactics against him in the upcoming Serbian elections.

India now builds 65% of its own military hardware, and is pressing Moscow for technology transfer rather than finished weapons. The leverage has shifted.

The war in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2022, may be entering a particularly dangerous phase. As the United States intensifies its efforts to end, if

BRICS has the scale to challenge the Western-led order. But it still lacks the political unity and financial machinery needed to turn its multipolar rhetoric into power.

BELGRADE – While seeking to join the European Union – a process that has been going on for nearly two decades – Serbia is also moving to build closer

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is pursuing a course of gradually loosening Armenia’s ties with Russia as the country aims to eventually become a member of the European Union. While the Kremlin continu...

The SCO has extraordinary demographic and economic weight. Its challenge is turning scale into coherent action without losing the diversity that gives the organisation its reach.

When the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated its 59th anniversary on August 8 in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, the occasion offered more than an opportunity to reflect on nearly ...

While wearing the hijab and niqab is widespread among Muslims in the West and Russia, authorities in Central Asia have imposed restrictions on religious

President Vučić is navigating a course between Putin and Trump—but will soon have to choose.

As the SCO marks its 25th anniversary, internal rifts as well as limited financial integration and security cooperation are holding it back.

By Nikola Mikovic Myanmar, a Southeast Asian nation of around 55 million people, faces a complex set of political, economic, and security challenges. Alongside efforts to resolve internal conflicts an...

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, ASEAN is Russia’s “reliable partner and ally.” Moscow also views the Association as a key partner in “shaping a multipolar world order.” But whethe...

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Aleksandar Vučić's visit to Kyiv on 15 July appeared to send a geopolitical signal. But the significance of the trip lies less in the journey itself than in the limits Serbia carefully observed.

Several rounds of talks between the United States and Iran have failed to foster lasting peace in the Middle East as Washington’s war once again intensifies. The two sides continue to exchange missile...

In a partnership in which one side relies on the other for both export revenues and critical imports, the notion of equality is questionable.

Several rounds of talks between the United States and Iran have failed to foster lasting peace in the Middle East as Washington’s war once again intensifies. The two sides continue to exchange missile...

How Lukashenko exposed Putin’s weakness.

Belarus has not sent its army into Ukraine, but it is no longer outside the war.

By Nikola Mikovic In a highly globalized world, conflict in one region can disrupt economies thousands of miles away. Nowhere was this more obvious than during the recent active phase of the US-Israel...

Fully aware of Russia’s military and political impotence, Ukraine is sovereignly preparing to achieve major strategic gains. Unless the West, for whatever

The era of uncontested Russian dominance in the South Caucasus appears to be weakening.

As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.

The upcoming parliamentary elections in Armenia, scheduled for June 7, could mark a historic turning point in the South Caucasus nation’s history. If Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civic Contract pa...

Nations around the globe eye to increase energy imports from Russia. During the US-Iran war, the Philippines – Washington's crucial ally in Southeast Asia – began importing Russian crude for the first...

For Belgrade, closer ties with ASEAN, or at least some of its key members, give it a chance to deepen economic and diplomatic connections beyond Europe.

Learning from others’ mistakes is widely considered a cornerstone of wisdom and efficiency. The United States, however, seems to have failed to draw

A storm in a teacup. Despite Ukrainian threats to attack the Victory Day parade in Moscow on 9 May, and Russia’s warning that it would bomb downtown Kyiv in retaliation, in the end nothing happened. B...

By Nikola Mikovic Tensions in the Gulf region continue to grow. Fully aware that, in the event of another round of large-scale hostilities, the Islamic Republic would require significant external back...

The proposed legislation is seen as discriminatory to China and could also hurt Chinese interests in non-EU European states.

On Cebu, jeepney rides, lively markets, and conversations with locals reveal an island hub rich in culture, coastlines, and everyday warmth.

Moscow and Tehran - comprehensive strategic partners since October 2025 - appear to share a similar approach to warfare: harsh rhetoric paired with actions that contradict their claims and ultimately ...

Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?

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Armenia - Russia’s nominal ally in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) - appears to be accelerating its “divorce” from Moscow. While still part of the bloc and the Eurasian Economic Uni...

Although Pashinyan can “defeat” Putin rhetorically, in practical terms Russia still has mechanisms to shape ...

Although Pashinyan can “defeat” Putin rhetorically, in practical terms Russia still has mechanisms to shape ...

By Nikola Mikovic Editor’s note: The opinions expressed here are those of the authors. View more opinions on ScoonTV The ongoing war in the Middle East threatens to fundamentally reshape global ene…

Where two are fighting, the third wins. Although preoccupied with the war in Ukraine — now in its fifth year — Russia aims to benefit from the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel aga...

Starting a war is easy; ending one is far harder. The maxim, often attributed to Gabriel García Márquez, has held true in Ukraine. After four years of conflict, Russia has failed to achieve its strate...

Presently, Timor-Leste remains heavily dependent on fossil fuel revenues, a similarity it shares with many Gulf states.