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Geopolitics

Putin Looks To Capitalize As West Diverts Attention From Ukraine

Apr 18, 2024 at 09:51 | RFE/RL staff

After several hours of silence following Iran’s unprecedented missile-and-drone attack on Israel, Russia issued its first formal reaction: The Foreign Ministry voiced…

Arab Nations Act Against Iran-Israel Escalation

Apr 18, 2024 at 09:45 | RFE/RL staff

As the world anxiously awaited the outcome of Iran's large-scale attack against Israel, some Arab countries had already taken steps to blunt its impact. When the…

EU Sanctions on Russia Face Legal Challenges

Apr 17, 2024 at 09:16 | RFE/RL staff

It is fair to say that the European Union's sanctions regime against Russia has had a bit of a wobble in recent weeks, particularly with regard to the…

Iran’s Response To Israel’s Strike Was Pure Political Theater

Apr 15, 2024 at 11:54 | Gregory R. Copley

Iran’s attack on Israel on the night of April 13-14, 2024, showed how well the two countries understand each other and recognize that they are not each other’s…

This is The Death Knell For Iraqi Kurdistan’s Independence

Apr 15, 2024 at 08:51 | Simon Watkins

The Federal Government of Iraq (FGI) centred in Baghdad several weeks ago ordered the speeding up of crucial repairs to its own oil export pipeline into Turkey while keeping its…

Iran's Attack on Israel Sparks Global Concerns of Escalation

Apr 15, 2024 at 08:36 | RFE/RL staff

Leading diplomats and politicians across the globe, fearing another major escalation of fighting in the Middle East, urged restraint as the world waited for Israel's response after it…

Iraq Hopes to Expand Economic Relationship With the U.S.

Apr 12, 2024 at 11:05 | James Durso

Twenty-one years ago, the U.S. and its allies invaded Iraq in the erroneous belief that the country possessed weapons of mass destruction and was allied with al-Qaida, the terror group…

Turkey Aims to Triple Middle Corridor Trade by 2030

Apr 12, 2024 at 10:49 | Eurasianet

Turkey is pressing ahead with a tripartite agreement with Georgia and Azerbaijan, aiming to speed freight rail traffic along a Middle Corridor trade route connecting China and Europe…

Oil Prices Surge on Fears of an Imminent Iranian Attack

Apr 12, 2024 at 08:43 | Julianne Geiger

Oil prices spiked on Friday morning following reports of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with the possibility of an Iranian attack on Israeli soil looming within the next 24…

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Strengthen Trade Ties

Apr 11, 2024 at 09:21 | Eurasianet

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are strengthening their trans-Caspian relationship. Closer bilateral ties can provide a big boost to the development of the Middle Corridor trade route. Azerbaijan’s…

China's Mediation Efforts: A Closer Look at Beijing's Ukraine Strategy

Apr 10, 2024 at 09:58 | RFE/RL staff

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov recently wrapped up a trip to Beijing where he met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, for talks on a series of "hot…

Ukraine's War Effort May Get Boost from Frozen Russian Assets

Apr 09, 2024 at 09:14 | RFE/RL staff

The European Union is inching closer to a historic decision on using profits from Russian assets frozen by the bloc to help Ukraine. The Russian central bank's assets…

Armenia's Shift West Draws Ire from Moscow and Baku

Apr 09, 2024 at 09:02 | Eurasianet

The European Union and United States are incentivizing Armenia to maintain its westward geopolitical shift. The growing EU-US role in supporting the country’s reform efforts is drawing a…

Iran Examines Options To Widen Israel-Hamas War After Strike on its Consulate

Apr 08, 2024 at 09:55 | Simon Watkins

From the first moment several months ago when the 7 October attacks by Hamas on numerous civilian targets in Israeli territory were planned by the terrorist organisation and its Iranian…

China's Economic Grip Tightens on Kyrgyzstan

Apr 05, 2024 at 09:05 | Eurasianet

Politically, Kyrgyzstan may be mimicking Russia, but when it comes to trade and investment, Bishkek is tilting toward China. Kyrgyzstan’s split geostrategic personality reflects changing circumstances wrought by…

Ukraine Aid Bill Faces High-Stakes Showdown in Congress

Apr 04, 2024 at 08:30 | RFE/RL staff

After months of delays that have sapped the strength of Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion, a multibillion-dollar aid bill may soon be headed toward…

Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa Canal Project Faces Scrutiny After Water Leak

Apr 03, 2024 at 08:42 | Eurasianet

A mysterious spill is fanning fears across Central Asia about the construction of a canal in northern Afghanistan. The Taliban government in Kabul is vowing to press ahead…

Kazakh-Chinese Bilateral Trade Reached $41 Billion in 2023

Mar 29, 2024 at 09:30 | Eurasianet

There are significant discrepancies in trade turnover statistics registered by Kazakhstan and China, with China reporting higher figures.Atameken, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) of Kazakhstan,…

Russian Warships Enter The Red Sea amid Houthi Attacks

Mar 28, 2024 at 10:35 | Charles Kennedy

A group of warships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet have crossed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and have entered the Red Sea, Russian state media reported on Thursday, citing the press…

The Long and Winding Road to EU Accession

Mar 26, 2024 at 09:39 | RFE/RL staff

Earlier in March, the European Commission sent over the so-called "negotiation framework" for Ukraine and Moldova to European Union member states for approval. The 19-page-document, seen by RFE/RL,…

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