by Richard Stokes | Aug 9, 2018 | Energy Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Research
Abstract: On 12 August 2018, a presidential summit of the Caspian littoral countries will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan. The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is highly likely to be signed by all the five littorals at the summit. However, there are...
by Richard Stokes | May 22, 2018 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Maritime & Naval Security, Research
Abstract: A presidential summit of the Caspian littoral countries is expected to be held soon this year. The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea is highly likely to be signed by all the five littorals at the summit. However, there are significant...
by Richard Stokes | Apr 11, 2018 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Political & Hybrid Warfare
On 29 March 2018, there was a news headline about a ‘hijacking’ on the Moscow Times’ online edition. The headline reads: “Russia Accuses Ukraine of Hijacking Crimean Fishing Vessel in Violation of International Law.” It continues as Ukrainian border guards detained a...
