After Samarkand: Europe’s Long Road to Central Asia’s Treasures
After the Samarkand summit, the EU eyes Central Asia’s minerals and energy, but will infrastructure, politics, and Russia’s dominance block Europe’s ambitions?
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Georgia Accelerates Toward Russia with Pro-Kremlin President
Georgia faces a political crisis as protests erupt against a pro-Russian government and its newly elected president
The Politics of Climate Conference
COP29 in Azerbaijan faced criticism for its focus on oil and lack of significant climate action
China-European Union Trade War Heats Up
Europe takes action to shield its market from cheap Chinese products, prompting retaliatory investigations from China into European imports
Does Georgia Help Russia Bypass Sanctions?
Georgia is accused of circumventing Western sanctions on Russia, jeopardizing its European aspirations despite protests against Russia
What Does the European Parliament Election Mean for Asia?
European Parliament elections underway, with 373 million voters choosing 720 members. Hard-right parties expected to gain ground, impacting EU policies on climate change, immigration, and trade.
Why Is GCC Not Evolving Like The European Union?
Amid trade wars, the EU's single market models economic cooperation, inspiring others like the Gulf Cooperation Council to form unified markets and compete globally.
How will Xi’s visit to Hungary influence Europe?
Hungary, a Trojan horse to Europe, maintains warm ties with Russia and China, signing deals to strengthen economic collaboration, raising concerns in the EU.
Is Armenia’s Defense Strategy Changing with US Military Aid?
Armenia's loss in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict led to a shift in alliances towards the West, with the US and EU offering significant aid. This move, while not aimed at severing ties with Russia, signals a potential strain in Armenia's relationship with its historical ally.
How The New Foreign Agents Bill Affects Georgia’s European Dreams
Georgian Parliament Passes Controversial Foreign Agents Bill; Protests Erupt: Georgia's parliament passes a bill requiring foreign-funded media and NGOs to register as "foreign agents," sparking protests and EU criticism. The bill contradicts democratic reforms needed for EU membership.
