Impressions from a visit to Uzbekistan. For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed through the prism of geopolitical competition, with major powers seeking influence over a region strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Yet amid this contest for access, markets, resources, and transport corridors, Uzbekistan has increasingly positioned itself ...
Chasing Capital While Losing Credibility By Mehmet Enes Beşer Repetitively turning to Gulf states with requests to obtain financial aid has become a characteristic feature of Pakistan’s foreign policy practice. These approaches, often referred to as strategic partnerships, are increasingly looking like attempts to get assistance amidst lack of credibility. In a global climate of geopolitical shifts, green energy transformation, ...
Reactions to and background of the recent Israeli attack on Qatar. By Mohammad Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Gulf states appear to be in a state of shock following Israel’s aggression against Qatar. They have begun a profound process of reconsidering their view of the occupying state and reviewing their ideas regarding normalization. They have reached a preliminary conviction ...
The Palestinian-Israeli war, which began with Hamas’ Al-Aqsa Storm operation on 7 October, continues. The main dynamics of the war have become relatively evident: What is Hamas’ resistance plan in Gaza and is it succeeding? What is the ultimate goal of Israel’s attacks on Gaza? Will Egypt be willing to accept Gazans into Sinai? What is happening in Al-Quds? What ...