Xi’s Saudi visit more spectacle than substance
Despite waning relations withe the US, Arab nations still see China only as an emerging economic partner
Year: 2022
Divided US on Ukrainian airstrikes on Russia
What is the U.S. position on the determination of the Ukrainian political and military leadership to expand the scope of hostilities to Russian territory and territory controlled by the Russian authorities since 2014?
Will India benefit from Netanyahu’s return as Israel’s Prime Minister?
Given India’s close relations with Iran and the Arab world, including consistent support for Palestinians, it will also have to greet with understanding any Israeli normalization of relations with Pakistan.
Apple eyes India, Vietnam to set up new factories after China unrest
The recent turmoil at China’s Zhengzhou ‘iPhone City’ plant propels Apple to shift its production.
Samarkand Spirit: A New Format of International Cooperation
The SCO Summit in Samarkand has already entered the history of the organization, both in terms of the number of documents prepared and adopted, and in terms of the dynamics of the involvement of new states in the work of the organization. This is a brilliant success of the policy of openness and integration of Uzbekistan into the world economy pursued by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The second Iranian Revolution
By Saleem Samad Thousands of enraged Iranians in a nationwide dissent against the Islamic clergy’s
Russia – Ukraine conflict: What next?
The Ukrainian military command seems somehow cautious about new large offensive operations at this stage, as an uncontrolled advance after the achieved successes in establishing control over recaptured vast areas could lead to catastrophe
Pakistan: Drowning in debts and floods
Pakistan in the immediate past has experienced three major crises. – two of which were caused by natural hazards — the 2005 earthquake, which impacted 3.5 million people and the 2010 floods which affected more than 20 million people.
Why India should be excited about the Samarkand SCO summit
India’s participation in the organization will also help keep it non-Western rather than anti-Western and a regional Eurasian organization, shorn of a bloc mentality.
Major diplomatic development in Central Asia
By Valentin Yakushik This week the attention of analysts is fixed on diplomatic developments in Central