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The World Island: Eurasia’s Re-Emerging Heartland

Why Uzbekistan’s new constitutional referendum was globally significant, and why Central Asia is the key to the emerging global strategic architecture.

The re-birth of Central Asia as a power center: The tomb in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, of Amir Timur — Tamerlane (1336-1405) — and his immediate heirs still attracts those who admire his legendary power. However much the Uzbek people continue to identify with Timur, the realities of today’s Central Asian power framework means that nuance governs the balancing of regional relations with neighbors and the two flanking major powers, the PRC and Russia. Photo by Sultonbek Ikromov / Unsplash

How Niger's Attempted Coup Exposed Decisive Geopolitical Competition in West Africa

Xi Lashes Out in the Pacific and Africa, But to What End?

The jury remains out as to whether Beijing has a clearly thought-through agenda with the Pacific Islands Forum, meeting this week, or even in Africa, or whether it is just lashing out to show that it still matters. But, rest assured, it is lashing out.

The World Island: Eurasia’s Re-Emerging Heartland

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How Niger's Attempted Coup Exposed Decisive Geopolitical Competition in West Africa

Xi Lashes Out in the Pacific and Africa, But to What End?

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