Opinion
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COMMENT: The Dalai Lama’s death and reincarnation will be a defining moment for Indian politics
At the heart of the Tibetan plateau lies a profound challenge for India’s foreign policy: the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. This event will ripple across Indian and Chinese domestic politics and affect their external relations as well.
IMF: How to awaken Europe's private sector and boost economic growth
In the European Union, income per person, one of the main gauges of living standards, is on average one-third less than in the United States, mostly because of lower productivity—as emphasised by Mario Draghi’s Sept. 9 competitiveness report.
RAGOZIN: What will a Trump-led peace deal in Ukraine look like?
For Ukraine conflict watchers, all eyes now are on President Donald Trump who famously promised to stop the war “within 24 hours”.
COMMENT: EU Anti-Deforestation Law challenges Brazilian exports and the future of the Mercosur-EU trade deal
The EU Anti-Deforestation Law significantly affects the Global South, particularly Brazilian exports to the European Union, and jeopardises the implementation of the Mercosur-EU Free Trade Agreement.
COMMENT: Political, economic and security headaches Trump Europe’s mounting problems
The re-election of Donald Trump as US President could become a major headache for Europe that is already struggling to keep its head above recessionary water.
COMMENT: Will the renewal of the Serbia-Russia gas deal prolong Moscow's energy dominance in Europe?
Gazprom’s gas supply contract with Serbia is due to expire in 2025.
Erdogan prepares to make nice with Trump, the man who once threatened to “destroy the Turkish economy”
Ankara insiders remember Trump as a US president who would often make promises and deals “that wouldn’t result in any progress or follow-up”.
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COMMENT: How Trump’s return to White House could affect India-Russia ties
A second Trump administration in the US could become a test for India’s historically strong ties with Russia. With increasing pressure from the US on defence and energy, India may face difficult decisions about its alliances
KSE: Ukraine Macroeconomic Handbook October 2024
Despite robust real GDP growth in 2024-27, and especially after the end of the full-scale war, Ukraine is expected to lag behind its convergence path to the EU, Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) said in its October Ukrainian macroeconomic report.
COMMENT: Biden makes last gasp attempt to reach Armenian-Azerbaijani peace deal
If Donald Trump is elected president of the US, the likelihood of war being resumed by Azerbaijan will increase, and the signing of a treaty may become impossible.
COMMENT: The outlook for Armenia-Turkey normalisation
There is a renewed sense of movement in the process of “normalisation” between Armenia and Turkey, but progress has been impeded by Ankara's unwillingness to do anything that undermines its relationship with Azerbaijan.
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CENUSA: Georgia's general election creates a dilemma for the EU
The general election in Georgia showed the EU is having difficulty in influencing public perception in the country.
CENUSA: Referendum exposes weakness of EU’s support in Moldova
Russian interference doesn’t tell the full story of why 75% of voters either voted no, boycotted or didn’t turn out for referendum on ‘Europeanisation’ of Moldova’s constitution.
HESS: Mongolia’s unique success story between rock and a hard place at risk
Surrounded by Russia and China, country’s democracy and economy deserve Western support. But snatching assets from foreign investors would mean such backing falling by the wayside.
OPINION: Georgia to choose between Europe and Russia
October 26 parliamentary elections offer a choice between Europe and Russia, which also implies a choice between democracy and autocracy.
Perspectives | Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions
For Astana, Jackson-Vanik remains a hot-button issue.
HESS: Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations are at stake in general election
Georgia’s October 26 election is set to be the country’s most significant since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
OPINION: How realistic are Moldova’s bold energy independence ambitions?
Amid the geopolitical chaos generated by the war in Ukraine, Moldova has begun to take the first steps towards weaning itself from Russia’s energy blackmail.
OPINION: BRICS’ path to expansion
34 countries have already submitted their applications to join BRICS, as recent geopolitical shifts have led to a realignment in global politics.
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BEIRUT BLOG: Life in the eye of the storm
Lebanese civilians are living in a state of fear, with Israel's war against Hezbollah now moving into several weeks.