Profile
Galiya Ibragimova
Biography
Galiya Ibragimova is a consultant at the Moscow-based PIR Center, a Russian think tank.
Political rivalry in Central Asia could be a headache for the Kremlin
Increased competition on the post-Soviet space – especially between Uzbekistan and its close neighbors - might have implications for Russia’s foreign policy in Central Asia
Read moreWhat policy will Trump pursue in Central Asia?
While the U.S. has announced intentions to pull back from the world scene, any sign that Russia or China is gaining too much influence in Central Asia could force the hand of the Trump administration
Read moreCentral Asia: Challenges and opportunities in 2016
As geopolitical tensions flared in the Middle East throughout the year, Central Asia took on a more prominent role. However, internal political and economic issues continue to hold Central Asia back from reaching its full potential
Read moreWhat threats will Russia and the world face in 2017?
As 2016 comes to an end, pundits are coming up with gloomy forecasts for 2017 based on the wide range of geopolitical threats currently facing Russia and the world
Read moreTrump's victory, counter-terrorism, and the Ildar Dadin case
Russian media roundup: Republican Donald Trump becomes the 45th U.S. president, the Russian Federal Security Service prevents terror attacks in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and Mikheil Saakashvili leaves his post as Odessa region governor
Read moreThe United States will elect a one-term president
Russian political analysts view the upcoming four years as a tumultuous period for the next U.S. president, whether it’s Clinton or Trump
Read moreIran's next president likely to chart reformist, 'pro-Western' course
Current president Hassan Rouhani seems to be well on his way to a second term in Iran, now that his two biggest political opponents appear to have abandoned their presidential bid
Read morePost-Karimov Uzbekistan: Future scenarios
For now, it appears that Uzbekistan will follow the path established by Islam Karimov and embrace the status quo under the new interim president. But that could change after snap presidential elections in December
Read moreUzbekistan prepares for a future without Islam Karimov
President Islam Karimov led the development of an independent Uzbekistan for a quarter of a century. Now the country must embrace a new, more uncertain future
Read moreRussia and Iran, ready to give their relationship another try
In order to boost its position as a significant player in the Middle East, Moscow should pay more attention to the concerns of regional actors such as Iran
Read moreTurkey's plans for Central Asia now include Russia
Turkey is looking to gain greater leadership influence in Eurasia, and serve as a bridge between Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. That might explain why Turkey’s relations with Russia are so important
Read moreUnderstanding the revival of American interest in Central Asia
Debates: The new C5+1 format being established to strengthen cooperation between Washington and the countries of Central Asia could have implications for the future balance of power in the region
Read moreThe cloud of the Ukraine crisis still hangs over Afghanistan
Despite the obvious incentive for both Russia and NATO to cooperate in the fight against the growing threat of ISIS in Afghanistan, there is little chance of any coordination in the near future
Read moreKazakhstan finally forced to confront the threat of radical Islam
After series of arrests in the winter followed by additional attacks and plots this spring and summer, Kazakh authorities can no longer deny that Islamic terrorism is a problem in the country
Read moreAfter 15 years, the SCO is ready to expand
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will continue dealing mainly with security and economic issues, although there are doubts about how effective it will be once India and Pakistan join in 2017
Read moreCentral Asia: The new Great Game is all about economic power
Starting in 2016, a number of competing transportation projects could begin to take shape in Central Asia, including projects from China, Russia and the U.S. Could they lead to geopolitical discord in the region?
Read moreWhat the world should be thankful for in 2015
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Russia Direct asked foreign policy experts about the events and trends that the international community should be thankful for in 2015
Read moreRussia's big fear: Migrant workers become ISIS militants
The number of illegal migrants in Russia is close to 4 million, and that’s leading to concerns that difficult socio-economic conditions for these migrants could make them potential recruits for ISIS
Read moreThe US eyes Central Asia as a new front in the battle against ISIS
The U.S. will help Central Asia do battle against Afghan terrorists – but will they succeed without Russia’s assistance?
Read moreInside the latest Russian maneuverings on Iran deal
A month after the signing of the Vienna agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, the foreign ministers of Russia and Iran met in Moscow to discuss the actual implementation of the plan
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