Russia’s long-standing presence in Central Asia has been fundamentally weakened by its war in Ukraine. Once the dominant power shaping security, economic cooperation, and regional diplomacy, Moscow now finds its influence eroding rapidly. As its attention and resources remain tied to the conflict,
China’s vision for digital urbanization is extending well beyond its borders as it leads a new phase of smart city development across Belt and Road partner nations. From Southeast Asia to the Middle East and Africa, Chinese technology firms and state-backed developers are
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) and China’s Xi’an Port have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in oil, gas, and logistics, reinforcing their partnership along the Middle Corridor, a key route under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The agreement was signed
