Eric Jones

earned a Master of Arts in Political Science (International Relations and Foreign Comparative Politics) in United States Foreign Policy and National Security studies from Northern Illinois University in 2006. He is the co-founder and senior writer of Foreign-Intrigue.com. Eric is a former soldier in the United States Army and served two deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Eric writes on issues related to Eurasia. His research concentrates heavily on Eastern Europe, the Post-Soviet space, Xinjiang, and Afghanistan. Follow Eric on Twitter via @Intrigue_Jones and at his site www.Foreign-Intrigue.com.

Thunderdome: ISIS VS. Taliban in Afghanistan, ANSF Takes the Fight to Both

Thunderdome: ISIS VS. Taliban in Afghanistan, ANSF Takes the Fight to Both

World Jul 06
Is War Coming to the Caucasus?

Is War Coming to the Caucasus?

Expert Analysis Apr 28
South Ossetia Signs Integration Treaty With Russia

South Ossetia Signs Integration Treaty With Russia

Expert Analysis Apr 03
Dagestan: Russians Target Islamic Terrorists

Dagestan: Russians Target Islamic Terrorists

World Mar 31
Kadyrov Expands Role of Chechen Special Forces

Kadyrov Expands Role of Chechen Special Forces

World Mar 30
Afghan President Ghani Visits Washington D.C.

Afghan President Ghani Visits Washington D.C.

World Mar 29
Gagauzia: Another Eastern European Pressure Point

Gagauzia: Another Eastern European Pressure Point

World Mar 26
Al-Qaeda Rebuilds, Awaits U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

Al-Qaeda Rebuilds, Awaits U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan

World Mar 02
How to Force Iran to do our Dirty Work in Iraq

How to Force Iran to do our Dirty Work in Iraq

Expert Analysis Mar 01
Boris Nemtsov Killed in Moscow

Boris Nemtsov Killed in Moscow

World Mar 01
Uzbekistan: Human Rights Abuses, Line of Succession, and Central Asian Geopolitics

Uzbekistan: Human Rights Abuses, Line of Succession, and Central Asian Geopolitics

World Feb 24
Uzbekistan: U.S. Policy and the Changing Security Landscape of Central Asia

Uzbekistan: U.S. Policy and the Changing Security Landscape of Central Asia

World Feb 19
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani: Not Hamid Karzai

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani: Not Hamid Karzai

World Feb 06
Georgia: Another War on the Horizon?

Georgia: Another War on the Horizon?

World Feb 03
Ukraine: Peace Talks Collapse, Conflict Intensifies, U.S. Ground Troops Enter the Fray

Ukraine: Peace Talks Collapse, Conflict Intensifies, U.S. Ground Troops Enter the Fray

Expert Analysis Feb 02
Belarus: Looking Westward?

Belarus: Looking Westward?

World Jan 28
Strategic Imperatives and Geopolitical Interests: Caucasus

Strategic Imperatives and Geopolitical Interests: Caucasus

Expert Analysis Jan 02
New Year, New Trouble in Europe: Why the U.S. Should Be Concerned

New Year, New Trouble in Europe: Why the U.S. Should Be Concerned

World Jan 01
South Ossetia: Following Abkhazia Towards Russia?

South Ossetia: Following Abkhazia Towards Russia?

Expert Analysis Dec 30
War Fatigue: The Danger of Apathy

War Fatigue: The Danger of Apathy

Expert Analysis Dec 28
Peshawar and Kunar: The Hunt for Mullah Fazlullah

Peshawar and Kunar: The Hunt for Mullah Fazlullah

World Dec 27
Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine, Part 4

Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine, Part 4

World Dec 06
Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine Pt. 3 (Moldova)

Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine Pt. 3 (Moldova)

World Dec 04
Abkhazia to Integrate Military with Russia

Abkhazia to Integrate Military with Russia

Expert Analysis Dec 01
Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine pt. 2 (Regional)

Russia and the West: Beyond Ukraine pt. 2 (Regional)

World Nov 26