February 19, 2026
Eurasia
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Amulsar Mine Reopens: Mountain of Gold or Environmental Time Bomb?

by Dani Azriel Our author previously raised concerns about the environmental risks surrounding the development of the Amulsar gold mine in the context of the international climate agenda and the upcoming COP17 conference, which is scheduled to take place in Armenia this October. At the time, particular attention was drawn to the contradiction between the […]

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China’s 18.48 Trillion Yuan Imports and the New Global Trade Logic

by Qaiser Nawab In 2025, China’s imports hit a record value of 18.48 trillion yuan. For decades, the orthodox view of the Chinese economy focused almost exclusively on its export prowess. However, the granular breakdown of the 2025 data reveals that this operating model has been fundamentally superseded. The resilience of China’s imports now reflects […]

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A Strategic Thaw: China-EU Consensus

by Wania Tahir   On January 12, a collective sigh of relief was audible across the Eurasian manufacturing landscape. After months of simmering tensions that threatened to boil over into a debilitating trade war, China and the European Union announced a breakthrough consensus on the vexing issue of electric vehicles (EVs). By agreeing to a […]

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Statecraft and Faultlines 4: Imperial Wars, Attrition, and the Limits of Power

by Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Irina Tsukerman Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in […]

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Armenia: from a “promise of marriage” to India to diversification flirting with Pakistan

by Dani Avriel Armenia: from a “promise of marriage” to India to diversification flirting with Pakistan The peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump on August 8, 2025, opened not only new opportunities for interaction and regional stabilization but also revealed the emergence of a new configuration of influence. The […]

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SCO’s New Era in Tianjin: Tech, Trust, and Expanding Horizons

by Qaiser Nawab In late August 2025, the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit unfolded in Tianjin not with thunderous declarations, but through a deliberate weaving of new vectors of cooperation. Against a backdrop of global turbulence—from regional conflicts to rising protectionism—the summit emerged as a concerto of subtle but strategic advancement. Digital Corridors and […]

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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev Attends SCO Summit and Holds Talks to Deepen China-Azerbaijan Ties

by Qaiser Nawab On the morning of August 31, Chinese President met with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Tianjin State Guesthouse. President Aliyev is visiting China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and to participate in the commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in […]

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How SCO agri-tech partnerships are feeding growth

by Qaiser Nawab In the heat of Islamabad, Abdul Ghaffar Shar is busy making calls and finalizing schedules. A major B2B forum is about to take place in Beijing alongside the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and Shar is helping Pakistani firms secure a spot. For him, it’s more than just another business trip—it’s the […]

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SCO Summit in a Shifting World: Pragmatism Amid Turbulence

by Qaiser Nawab The 25th Heads of State Council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) convenes in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, marking a critical moment in Eurasian diplomacy. With more than 20 world leaders and delegations from 10 international organizations in attendance, this summit comes at a time of deepening global […]

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Azerbaijan in the SCO Spotlight: A Strategic Leap at Tianjin

By Qaiser Nawab The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin marked an important moment in Azerbaijan’s evolving regional and global role. President Ilham Aliyev’s participation stood out not merely for its diplomatic symbolism, but for the strategic signals it sent about Baku’s growing centrality in Eurasia’s shifting power architecture. In a meeting with […]

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