Central Asia

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.

Fueling the Energy Transition: Inside Kazatomprom’s Global Nuclear Strategy

Kazatomprom powers the global nuclear shift—record uranium output, new tech, rare metals, and bold partnerships drive Kazakhstan’s rise as a clean energy leader.

Three Years of War in Ukraine: The Impact on Kazakhstan and the Uncertain Path Forward

Three years into the Ukraine war, Kazakhstan walks a tightrope. As Trump’s peace push risks empowering Russia, Astana faces a critical test: preserve sovereignty or slip deeper into Moscow’s shadow.

How Kazatomprom Dominates the Uranium Mining and Develops Rare Metals Markets

Kazakhstan has firmly secured its status as a world leader in the uranium mining industry. Possessing the second largest proven reserves of natural uranium...

Will China Crowd Russia out of Eurasia?

Bogged down in Ukraine, Russia struggles to preserve its influence in Central Asia – a strategically important region that has traditionally been in Moscow’s...

Can Kazakhstan Convince Great Powers to Pursue Dialogue?

Amid strategic uncertainty in the international arena, China is intensifying efforts to counter the global influence of the United States. A few days ago,...

Reliable Investment Key to EU-Kazakh Mineral Cooperation

In early April, the EU launched a new initiative, the Minerals Security Partnership Forum, intended to serve as a platform for cooperation between suppliers and consumers...

Why Tajikistan’s Water Matters

Tajikistan is a very rich country in terms of water and hydropower potential. Its water, which is the Central Asian nation’s most widespread natural...

Central Asia: A Battleground of Economic and Energy Rivalry among Global Powers

Central Asia, previously underestimated, has now become a focal point of global interest. With a rich history as the meeting point of various civilizations...

Kazakhstan’s New Legislation to Combat Domestic Violence

On April 15, the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, signed into law amendments concerning the rights of women and the safety of children, marking...

Kazakhstan’s Balancing Act with Russia, China, and the West

Kazakhstan has been catching the attention of Western countries recently. Through projects like China's Belt and Road Initiative and the complementary Middle Corridor, both of which...

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Bomb First, Justify Later: Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Under Israeli Hegemony

Israel’s June 13 blitz on Iran wasn’t self-defense—it was a ruthless display of unchecked power. Civilians, scientists, sovereignty—all burned. With U.S. cover and global silence, Israel now bombs with impunity. Who’s the real threat?

When Israel Bombs and Trump Tweets: Are We Eyewitnesses to a New Kind of Warfare?

Israel’s strike on Iran brazenly defies international law. Without UN approval or evidence of imminent threat, it likely violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter—normalizing illegal aggression under the guise of self-defense.

From Diplomacy to Destruction: Israel, Iran, and the Crisis of Global Order

Israel's deep strikes in Iran mark a shift—from dialogue to dominance. As diplomacy collapses and double standards prevail, the global order teeters on the edge of irreversible crisis.

Iran-Russia 20-Year Strategic Cooperation Agreement: Key Takeaways

Iran and Russia have ratified a 20-year strategic pact covering trade, energy, and security. Quietly, it signals a challenge to Western influence and a blueprint for a multipolar world order.

China’s BRI, Kazakhstan, and KIMEP University: The Second Central Asia-China Summit

Trump’s America First weakened U.S. global leadership. China expanded its influence through the BRI and education initiatives. But despite economic gains, it still struggles to improve its image and build real soft power.