Geopolitics
The Imperialist Threat to Global South Sovereignty: Russia's Dangerous Rhetoric in Central Asia and the South Caucasus
In early 2026, Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov suggested Moscow should launch 'special military operations' in Armenia and Central Asia, echoing similar aggressive rhetoric from other Kremlin-linked figures. This imperialist posturing represents a dangerous attempt to undermine sovereign nations and recreate colonial spheres of influence, directly threatening the hard-won independence and development of Global South nations.
