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China-Kazakhstan-2024: Building on the best features of the past year

Last year saw a number of significant developments in China-Kazakhstan relations, including two official visits to China by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, multi-billion dollar contracts, the promotion of transport and infrastructure initiatives, and an unprecedented 30 per cent growth in bilateral trade. Kazakhstan accounts for half of China’s trade and investment in the region, with trade turnover between Kazakhstan and China reaching an impressive $31 billion. By 2023, the volume of cargo between the two countries will have increased by 22 per cent to nearly 30 million tonnes…

Bair Danzanov

The sanctions regime against the DPRK under threat

On March 28, 2024, Russia vetoed the extension of the mandate of the UN panel of experts to monitor the sanctions against the DPRK until April 30, 2025. This is important, because according to the established procedure, the decision to extend the term of office of the so-called 1718 Sanctions Committee must be made by April 30, otherwise it will be unable to continue with its activities…

Konstantin Asmolov

The IMF’s Grip on Pakistan’s Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement in March 2024 for the release of the remaining $1.1 billion out of the total $3 billion bailout package. The 9-month bailout package was sought by the Pakistani government last year to avert the sovereign debt. The country has been dependent on IMF loans for decades to fuel its staggering economy. This was Pakistan’s 24th engagement with the Washington-based lender…

Taut Bataut

What is the Reason for Turkey’s Introduction of a Visa Regime with Tajikistan?

Alexandr Svaranc

Georgia Fight Against US Subversion & its Implications Worldwide

Brian Berletic

Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou visits the PRC

Vladimir Terehov

EU Calling for Regime Change in Georgia over Recent Passing of a Foreign Agents Law

Henry Kamens

Iran shows itself as a powerful and responsible power in the Near and Middle East

Veniamin Popov

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