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China’s approach to Central Asia beyond geopolitics
During the unprecedented war between Israel and Iran over the past weeks (June 13-24), the United States has obviously supported Israel against Iran in...
A call for urgent action to fund education
As the former European Commissioner for International Partnerships, I have witnessed firsthand both the transformative power of education and the devastating consequences when it...
Global Economic Shocks: Impact of US–China Rivalry on Morocco’s Trade and Investment
Since 2018, the economic rivalry between the United States and China has intensified into a full-scale contest over influence, technology, and financial strength. From...
Closing the AI Readiness Gap: A Global Imperative
I was compelled to write this after reading the Generative AI Outlook Report 2025 by the European Commission. It’s a dense, policy-rich document—but one...
Balancing Act: How ASEAN Navigates China’s Expanding BRI Influence
As global power rivalries intensify, Southeast Asia finds itself at the epicenter of geopolitical recalibration. The ASEAN Investment Report 2024, which shows a sharp...
EurAsia Expo 2025 in Urumqi: A Gateway to Global Connectivity and Regional Prosperity
On June 26, 2025, the vibrant city of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China, witnessed the grand opening...
Tracking Indian Participation in SPIEF-2025 – Interview
St. Petersburg Economic Forum remains one of the valuable platforms for developing strategic trade ties and forging investment cooperation with potental partners, both local...
Trilateral Convergence: ASEAN, GCC, and China Redefine Global Cooperation
The inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur on 27 May 2025, marked a pivotal moment in international diplomacy by establishing the groundwork for...
Creative Permutation Foresight: Navigating Futures from the Global South
Why Conventional Foresight Misses the South
In a world increasingly defined by volatility, geopolitical tension, and digital asymmetries, the ability to imagine, not just predict,...
Europe’s Digital Crackdown Is Undermining Innovation — and Its Own Strategic Interests
Brussels must act now to stop its digital crackdown from backfiring. The EU’s approach to regulating the tech industry is doing more harm than...