Mon. Sep 14th, 2026

In Depth

Ties thaw between Asian rivals India and China

Modi’s visit is the first since a deadly 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese troops on their disputed Himalayan border. The neighbours share a 3,800 km (2,400 miles) border that is poorly demarcated and has been disputed since the 1950s.

EU 4 Gender Equality partners with the private sector for family-friendly and gender-equitable workplaces

Participants from Armenian private companies engaged in a workshop on gender equality and family-friendly policies. Photo: UNFPA Armenia/Mari Mkhitaryan.

In both Europe and Central Asia, as well as globally, women remain the primary caregivers. Employment levels for women in the region vary, but on average, there is a 25 per cent gap in labour force participation between men and women

Tectonic Shifts in Syria: What Can be expected Next?

If we look at the current situation from a panoramic perspective, then the fall of the Assad regime in Syria is highly likely to lead to serious geopolitical shifts in the Greater Middle East region, especially in its western and central sectors.