Russia has advanced around Pokrovsk for many months, but has so far failed to entirely encircle or seize control of the city.

The 2022 invasion came as a shock to many of Russia’s neighbors in eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, ...

Accessing profitable export markets presents a challenge for Kazakhstan’s burgeoning – and likely profitable – oil and gas ...

Central Asia has been a bellwether of the Sino-Russian relationship. Russia accounts for almost all of Kazakhstan’s imported ...

Russia remains the most trusted global partner in Chinese public opinion – thanks to China’s carefully curated media ecosystem.

"The U.S. already flunked the test and that should be a wakeup call," a former senior U.S. State Department official told ...

What is a dissident? In an autocracy, standing against the rulers could mean harassment, prison, torture, even death.

If fighting begins again, energy sites may once more be targeted. This could happen by state forces or by non-state actors. It may even come through cyber means, leaving no visible trace. History has ...

Central Asia is undergoing a fundamental shift in its geopolitical structure, marked by a rapid strategic convergence with China. This reflects a deeper transformation ...

High-end restaurants have become one of the UAE's most powerful tools for attracting global wealth, boosting tourism and ...

This year marks yet another milestone for the Blue Elephant Group as it celebrates its 45th anniversary of dedication to ...

India is strategically expanding its influence across the Indo-Pacific region, positioning itself as a key player in regional affairs. Three elements anchor the effort: development aid, trade and the ...