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Growing Importance of Central Asia to Europe
Central Asia, a diverse and geopolitically significant region, is characterized by its rich history, cultural heritage, and strategic location at the crossroads of Europe...
Smart Cities for the People: Overcoming Barriers and Building Sustainable Solutions. Part 1
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi*
Over the last decade, the concept of a smart city has garnered significant attention from policymakers and technology developers worldwide...
Fusion-energy quest makes big advance with EU-Japan reactor
The inauguration of the world’s most powerful fusion machine brings the dream of clean, safe and abundant power closer.
By Gareth Willmer
In the eastern Japanese...
Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) – A Promise of Tomorrow?
While leaning on the previous Institute’s analysis, this work will particularly examine Azerbaijan's Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) as a strategic pathway for both the...
Israel – Iran Conflict: The Imperative for Global Cooperation to Prevent Regional Escalation
For decades, Iran and Israel have been entangled in what is often described as a "shadow war," involving proxies, cyberattacks, economic sanctions, and aggressive...
Balancing the Big Two
A significant number of intellectuals, and social and political scientists believe that the present era is characterized by an imminent confrontation between the United...
Lithium Dynamics: China’s Strategic Moves in Afghanistan’s EV Landscape
The global race for lithium, a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, has shifted attention to Afghanistan, hailed as the "Saudi Arabia of...
Israel and Hamas see Gaza ceasefire negotiations as an existential battle
The Gaza ceasefire negotiations have all but broken down, with Israel and Hamas pursuing mutually exclusive goals.
At stake in the negotiations is more than...
The Taliban can contribute to the fight against IS-K
The terrorist organisation known as “The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (IS-K)” has the potential to become one of the deadliest factions on the...
Smart City: The Key to Enhancing Quality of Life in Developing Countries
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi*
In the context of globalization and rapid technological advancement, the concept of a smart city has become a crucial...