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Tbilisi actors breathe new life into Georgia’s resistance movement
The Vaso Abashidze Theatre in Tbilisi staged a powerful protest performance on the 57th consecutive day of Georgia’s anti-government, pro-EU protests.
India’s doubts over TAPI Pipeline persist amid security and geopolitical concerns
The TAPI pipeline project, upon completion, will span 1,814 kilometres, beginning at the Galkynysh Gas Field in Turkmenistan, the world’s second-largest natural gas reserve
Belarus' Lukashenko is a shoo-in for his seventh election as president
Belarusians go to the polls this weekend to vote in a presidential election that is almost certain to see incumbent Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko returned to office for the seventh time.
OUTLOOK Poland 2025
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Lukashenko mulls building a second nuclear power plant
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is mulling the idea of building a second nuclear power plant (NPP) to improve the country’s energy security and earn more money from exports to Russia.
India on the brink of a new oil shock
India is facing the very real threat of an oil shock as new US sanctions targeting Russian crude come into force.
Chinese power projects under CPEC leave Pakistan struggling with debt
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), once hailed as a transformative initiative for Pakistan’s economy, has left the nation grappling with substantial debt and soaring electricity costs.
OUTLOOK Small Stans & Mongolia 2025
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The Philippines takes a stand against China's maritime aggression in the South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard has vowed to continue its efforts to challenge China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting its determination to prevent Beijing from normalising illegal maritime patrols.
COMMENT: Iran holds its breath as Trump returns to power
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, Iranians and their government are holding their breath over what is to come.
OUTLOOK Southeastern Europe 2025
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New US strategic partnership could be revolutionary for Armenia
As the world awaits the start of Trump’s new term, Armenia has secured a significant win in its realignment towards the West.
Love in the Baltics in a time of war
The human twists of the war in Ukraine are gut-wrenching. For Lithuanian Aleksej Zanemanski it is an uphill battle for the right to live with his wife he loves unconditionally but who happens to be Russian.
Emerging Europe split between eager anticipation and wary acceptance ahead of Trump inauguration
For some leaders in Central and Southeast Europe, the new Trump presidency is seen as a opportunity; for others it’s a challenge to navigate carefully.
Japan establishes diplomatic mission to NATO as ties to Russia, China deteriorate
Japan has formally launched an independent diplomatic mission to NATO, reflecting its growing collaboration with the alliance as tensions rise with Russia, China and North Korea.
What does Ukraine have to offer the deal-loving Trump to get his support?
Trump loves a deal and he won’t continue to support Ukraine in its war against Russia unless he feels the US is going to get something out of it. What does Ukraine have to offer? Well, $11 trillion worth of strategic minerals to start with.
Ukraine's politicians are already getting ready for elections that must follow a ceasefire deal
If a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine is agreed after President-elect Donald Trump takes over, Ukraine will hold presidential elections and as the talk grows Kyiv’s elite are already starting to prepare their campaigns.
Iraq's London moment marks its post-Saddam era's coming of age
When Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani sat down with King Charles III in London on January 14, the symbolism could not have been more profound. It was twenty years after the fall of Saddam Hussein's hated regime.
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities
Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks.
Mongolia revives traditional "Ghengis Khan" script bichig
13th century writing system created specifically for Mongolian language to appear alongside Cyrillic in official documents.