Kazakhstan is turning the Middle Corridor into Eurasia’s new silk artery—faster, safer Europe–Asia trade, backed by major finance, private logistics, and rising geopolitical relevance beyond northern routes.

U.S. weapons left behind after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal are now fueling militancy in Pakistan. From Taliban stockpiles to TTP hands, abandoned arms have become active drivers of regional instability.

The Cuban Missile Crisis shows war is often avoided not by deterrence alone, but by restraint, communication, and exit strategies. These lessons are vital as US–China rivalry sharpens across the Taiwan Strait.

As global civic space narrows, Kazakhstan is choosing a different path—constitutional reform, stronger institutions, and wider protections. Progress is imperfect, but the direction is clear: expand rights, not retreat.

Myanmar’s December elections are a façade. AI-powered surveillance, facial recognition, and message monitoring have helped the junta crush dissent—locking in rule and offering a blueprint for digital authoritarianism.

Abu Dhabi-backed Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords globalizes the “circle of peace,” trading geopolitics and optics for tech, capital, and surveillance—stretching Israel normalization beyond MENA into Greater Eurasia.

ECOWAS’ survival hinges less on crisis control than on building regional value chains. Nigeria’s shea nut export ban exposes risks—but also a chance to turn fragmentation into integration, jobs, and renewed regional relevance.

Poland is widening its Asia-Pacific outreach through resilience diplomacy, defence partnerships, and economic cooperation, reflecting a broader EU middle-power push to adapt to shifting geopolitics and strategic uncertainty.

Indonesia’s foreign policy is shifting: deeper BRICS engagement, de-dollarization moves, and balanced ties with the US and China signal Jakarta’s push for autonomy, diversification, and a stronger Global South voice. @tridiveshsingh

Heartland vs. Rimland in the Indian Ocean: China pushes from Africa’s interior outward, India builds trust along the ocean’s rim. Two strategies, one arena—shaping the IOR’s future in radically different ways. https://t.co/IjNtXm8FQn

Asia’s illicit economy is shifting from gangs to algorithms—automated tools, crypto rails, and fluid digital platforms creating a fast, leaderless shadow system that outpaces regulation and reshapes regional power.

AI-driven trade wars are reshaping power—from chips to data. As nations race for control over semiconductors and digital sovereignty, the real battle is about who defines our shared future.

India–Afghanistan trade revival: new air links, Chabahar momentum, and tariff cuts open fresh opportunities — but logistics, sanctions, and regional tensions still pose tough challenges to unlocking full potential. @tridiveshsingh

China–Russia’s deepening trade, energy, and connectivity links are quietly reshaping Eurasia. A partnership built on pragmatism and resilience is redefining the region’s power balance amid global shifts, argues Dr. Shamuratov Shovkat.

The AFP’s final modernization phase marks a bold shift—new missions, tougher challenges, and evolving defense paradigms. As tensions rise, sustaining reforms and credible deterrence becomes vital for the Philippines’ security future.

The U.S. is beating war drums in the Southern Caribbean, raising fears of a showdown with Venezuela. Despite Maduro’s rhetoric and past military buildup, Caracas faces overwhelming odds in any real confrontation.

The Franco-Prussian War shows how prestige, miscalculation, and alliance gaps can turn sparks into catastrophe. Today’s Korean Peninsula must avoid illusions of quick victory and the trap of strategic isolation.

Can Kyrgyzstan turn sustainable growth into strategic leverage? As Eurasia’s power map shifts, Bishkek’s reforms and resource diplomacy may redefine Central Asia’s role in the new Silk power play. @fuadshahbazov https://t.co/kbdIUsgsFT

Can India realistically join the CPTPP amid protectionist lobbies, tariff limits, and costly reforms—or will New Delhi stick to flexible regional deals over binding mega trade pacts? @tridiveshsingh

As Europe rearms, the key question looms: ballistic or cruise missiles? Ukraine’s FP-5 shows the logic—cost-effective, precise, and scalable. For Europe, cruise may be the pragmatic path to real deterrence.