Will Trump’s Luck Run Out if He Attacks Iran Again?
In a new analysis for Foreign Policy, John Haltiwanger, a staff writer covering national security and the Middle East, explores whether Donald Trump’s bold approach toward Iran could finally catch up with him – and what further military action might mean for U.S. strategy and influence in the region. Four former generals break down the […]
Read MoreWhy Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Why would a possible military strike on Iran be riskier and far more complicated than the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro? In a new analysis for The New York Times, journalists Abdi Latif Dahir and Samuel Granados argue that Iran’s deep military capabilities, regional proxy networks and strategic position could draw the […]
Read MoreCan Pakistan Break the Connectivity Barrier to Central Asia?
In early February, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym Jomart Tokayev conducted the first state visit to Islamabad in 23 years, followed by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Both leaders were awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, highlighting the symbolic importance of these engagements. Pakistan’s access to the Indian Ocean has further enhanced its position in Eurasian geoeconomics, […]
Read MoreAfter the Visit of JD Vance, the South Caucasus is Being Rewired
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s February 9-11 visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan marked a structural turning point in the South Caucasus. Unlike previous high-level engagements of the United States that generated rhetorical alignment but limited follow-through, this visit embedded the region into long-term American economic, technological, and strategic frameworks. Taking place on the heels of […]
Read MoreChina and Central Asia Step Up Fight Against Desertification
China and Central Asian countries are intensifying efforts to combat desertification and protect fragile ecosystems. Reporting for China Daily, Hu Dongmei and Wang Songsong highlight joint initiatives to restore degraded land, implement sustainable farming practices, and curb the spread of deserts across the region, reflecting growing regional cooperation on environmental security. The China-Central Asia Cooperation […]
Read MoreUS Consolidates Engagement with Azerbaijan, Armenia in Vance’s Historic Visit to South Caucasus
The United States is signaling a renewed push in the South Caucasus as it deepens engagement with both Azerbaijan and Armenia during Vice President J.D. Vance’s landmark regional visit. In an article published by Euronews, Nadira Tudor examines how the high-level trip underscores Washington’s effort to balance diplomacy between Baku and Yerevan while reinforcing its […]
Read MoreKazakhstan Bets on Pakistan for Central Asian Connectivity
The Times of Central Asia (TCA) has published an article, titled “Kazakhstan Bets on Pakistan for Central Asian Connectivity.” The Caspian Post republishes the article. In early February, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a historic visit to Pakistan. The last such visit was a two-day trip in 2003 by then-President Nursultan Nazarbayev, during which he […]
Read MoreCentral Asia Is Reducing Dependence on Russian Transit
By Tural Heybatov A significant shift is underway across Eurasia, and it is happening with little fanfare. Uzbekistan and Türkiye have agreed to launch regular container trains via Turkmenistan and Iran, creating another logistics corridor that bypasses Russia. The decision, reached at the end of January during a high-level strategic meeting in Ankara, is more […]
Read MoreHow China Redrawing Central Asia’s Nuclear Power Map
China’s growing footprint in Central Asia’s nuclear energy sector is quietly reshaping a landscape long dominated by Moscow. In an article published by Central Asia – Caucasus Analyst, Karachi-based analyst at Wikistrat Syed Fazl-e-Haider examines how Beijing is leveraging financing, technology, and strategic partnerships to redraw the region’s nuclear power map-signaling a gradual but meaningful […]
Read MoreChina ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama port dispute: analysts
By Kandy Wong Any decision by Australia to regain control of Darwin Port is likely to differ from Panama’s move to nullify a contract on its geostrategically vital canal, as fears of Chinese retaliation and a limited security consensus limit Canberra’s options, analysts said – though they warned the issue could still reopen strains in […]
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