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Infrastructure is critical to economic growth, prosperity and security. It can also buy allegiance and exert lasting influence.
Mediterranean ports fuel great-power rivalry
Ports in the Mediterranean have become strategic sovereignty tools – deepwater hubs, investments and military presence reshape power, trade and regional alliances.
is a columnist and researcher specializing in the Arab world.
Trans-Caspian Pipeline plan gaining critical momentum
is a professor of Russian Studies at Uppsala University.
What is holding up progress on small modular reactors?
is the founder and CEO of Crystol Energy.
New realities taking shape in Eurasia
is an expert on anti-corruption issues and Caucasus affairs.
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IMEC could reshape Europe’s trade dynamics
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Italy’s experiment: The Mattei Plan for Africa
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A new railway highlights regional dynamics in Central Asia
is the executive director of the Mongolia Development Strategy Institute.
Global connectivity under threat
is a professor of Russian Studies at Uppsala University.
Central Asia’s Middle Corridor gains traction at Russia’s expense
is an expert in national security and foreign policy.
China increasing its bets on Hungary and Serbia
specializes in Central European political, security and economic issues.
Regimes in the Maghreb take a hard look at nuclear energy
is a columnist and researcher specializing in the Arab world.
Bridging Africa’s digital divide
is a political, social and economic researcher.