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EU-US Framework Agreement Eases New EU Deforestation Rules
In a significant development for transatlantic trade and environmental policy, the European Union has formally recognized that “production of the relevant commodities within the territory …
Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia and China in GDP Per Capita
Kazakhstan is on track to become the wealthiest country in the post-Soviet space in terms of GDP per capita, according to the latest figures from …
Russia Moves Forward with Major Uranium Development in Eastern Siberia
Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has officially begun development of the Shirondukuyskoye uranium deposit in Eastern Siberia, situated near the city of Krasnokamensk — commonly …
Kazakhstan and Turkey Advance Strategic Ties
Kazakhstan and Turkey have taken steps to deepen their partnership following Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s official visit to Ankara, signaling a shift toward broader strategic …
A Crisis of Trust
How the EU’s NGO Funding Machine is Losing Public Confidence By Pieter Cleppe Once hailed as the world’s most trusted institutions, NGOs have seen their …
Azerbaijan and Ukraine Launch First Gas Shipment via Trans-Balkan Route
In a move seen as a potential step toward diversifying regional energy flows, Azerbaijan and Ukraine have agreed to initiate their first natural gas shipment …
Trump Announces Major Trade Deal with the European Union
US President Donald Trump has announced a landmark trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, highlighting significant economic and defense commitments that …
“Russia’s Influence in Post-Soviet States Declines Amid Shifting Regional Dynamics”
Russia is facing a notable decline in its influence over several post-Soviet states, as countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia pursue greater independence, forge …
A Craving for Power and Money: The EU Commission’s Budget Proposal
By Pieter Cleppe The European Commission’s proposed 2028–2034 long term EU budget exemplifies its growing craving for power and money. Last week, European Commission President …
EU Deforestation Regulation Faces Scrutiny Over Inconsistent Risk Classifications
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), designed to prevent deforestation through tighter controls on commodity imports, is encountering growing opposition from both corporate stakeholders and …
EU and Indonesia Reach Agreement in Principle on Free Trade Deal After a Decade of Talks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union and Indonesia have reached an agreement in principle on a long-awaited free …
Serbia’s Delicate Balancing Act
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is continuing a delicate diplomatic balancing act as he tries to maintain strong relations with Russia while keeping Serbia’s long-standing aspirations …