Georgian Crossroads: From Mythic Origins to Modern State
The Republic of Georgia, a small state in the South Caucasus, occupies territory contested by multiple empires over the past three millennia. Its rugged geography…
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Gavin Dunn, at the time he wrote for this site, was a master's student studying international relations in Paris. His aspirations included working internationally on global issues, particularly international trade and climate change.
Russian for Wonks: Demographics and Childbirth
Russian demographics have been a major policy issue for the Russian state since its formation in 1991. As the population continues to age and fertility…
Kyrgyzstan: Nomadic Heritage, Modern Ambitions
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked and highly mountainous country in Central Asia. Since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Kyrgyzstan has faced a complex…
Poland: A Developing Central European Power
Poland joined the European Union in 2004 as part of the EU’s “big bang” of Eastern expansion. This broke the Cold War’s East-West divide and…