Stratfor Eurasia analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses the historical context of the ongoing protests in Ukraine over a bill that would give Russian regional language status.

The Kumtor mine is one of the largest gold mines in Central Asia.

Stratfor Eurasia analyst Eugene Chausovsky discusses Georgia's internal political scene and its possible impact on Tbilisi's relationship with Russia and the West.

Whoever controls the Zangezur Corridor can project power into the Turkish sphere of influence in Anatolia, the Russian sphere of influence in the intra-Caucasus and directly into the Persian core territories.

Mountain regions matter a great deal when great powers struggle over their orientation.

Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Reva Bhalla examines how Russia's backing of Damascus indirectly allows the U.S. to evade military intervention in Syria.

Growing economic activity along the border has resulted in additional security measures, which could cause tensions with local populations.

Stratfor Chief Geopolitical Analyst Robert D. Kaplan looks at the significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which is seeking to spread its influence as far as Turkey.

Stratfor analyst Eugene Chausovsky examines tensions between Lithuania and Poland as Russia tries to prevent the countries from collaborating against Moscow.

Stratfor explains how Mongolia's geographic isolation, lack of sea access and strong neighbors have affected its development.