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Inside Freedom Holding Corp’s Global Playbook
Insights from Timur Turlov
Timur Turlov, the richest person in Kazakhstan, according to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List, in an exclusive interview with bne IntelliNews, explained...
Applying More Pressure on Russia by Bringing CSTO Members into the Western Fold
The Russian Federation resumes its invasion of Ukraine with little concern for the country’s sanctions, loss of soft power, and numerous military losses. Despite...
Can the Middle Corridor Transform Eurasia’s Energy Architecture?
The Middle Corridor, officially designated as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), represents far more than a logistical alternative connecting East and West. This...
The impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the post-Soviet space
The intensification of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February 2022 marked a new and serious phase following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014. This war...
China-Central Asia Summit: A New Chapter of Shared Future and Strategic Convergence
The recent China-Central Asia Summit, attended by President Xi Jinping and the heads of state from the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,...
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...
Central Asia’s Renewable Energy Drive: A Strategic Pivot Towards Sustainability
Central Asia is emerging as a strategic hub for renewable energy investment, as regional governments and global investors accelerate the shift away from fossil...
Baikonur at 70: A Legacy Site Poised for a New Space Age
Outer space is once again becoming a stage for strategic competition. From the rise of SpaceX and Blue Origin to China’s growing lunar ambitions...
Strategic Autonomy of Middle Powers under US–China Rivalry
For much of the post-Cold War era, Eurasia’s middle powers enjoyed a favorable environment under the liberal international order. In a system governed by...
Can Próspera Survive? Lessons from the Gulf and Kazakhstan’s State-Building Playbooks
Charter cities and special economic zones (SEZs) have evolved from fringe curiosities into essential policy tools for governments seeking investment, jobs, and expertise. The...