Nikola Mikovic is a freelance journalist, researcher and political analyst based in Serbia. His work focuses on geopolitical developments across the post-Soviet space, the Balkans, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, with particular attention to Russian foreign policy. His articles have appeared in various international outlets, including the South China Morning Post, CGTN, The Times of Central Asia, the Lowy Institute, the Diplomatic Courier, and Byline Times, among others.