Armenia’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) sector should be understood not as a sudden technological success story, but as a late attempt to overcome a long cycle of post-Soviet economic narrowing. After independence, Armenia experienced a sharp process of deindustrialization. The
A new diplomatic tension has emerged between South Korea and Israel in recent days. It began after President Lee Jae-myung publicly criticized Israel on social media over alleged human rights violations, sharing a video and drawing comparisons to historical atrocities such as
The Meeting of the Heads of Government/Vice Presidents of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) convened in Baku on April 2, 2026 offers a revealing snapshot of a regional framework. What was once largely a symbolic platform built around shared
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragility of regional order across Eurasia. As airspace closures, disrupted logistics networks and emergency evacuations reshaped mobility between Asia and Europe, Turkmenistan emerges as a rare anchor of
The United States is seeking to diversify its supply chain for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China by establishing partnerships with Central Asian republics, though it anticipates various challenges. In particular, China’s restrictions on gallium and germanium exports
The Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC) made an interview with Dr. Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu, Deputy Director of the Seoul Institute of Global Affairs (SIGA). – The 2025 became a turning point in the normalization of relations between Baku and Yerevan,
Few would have imagined a decade ago that India and Armenia would one day stand as visible strategic partners. For years, their ties were cordial but peripheral, overshadowed by larger powers and deeper alliances. Armenia, scarred by its vulnerability in
In 2025, the first EU–Central Asia Summit took place amid intensifying global competition, emphasizing the EU’s efforts to strengthen ties through connectivity, economic diversification and access to critical raw materials. Key regional concerns—including migration, sanctions circumvention, and infrastructure gaps—were also
The U.S.-brokered peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, culminating in the creation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), have triggered a sharp strategic reaction from Iran. The 20-mile corridor through Zangezur grants Azerbaijan direct access to
Turkey has decided to replace the term “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” in its national history curriculum. By using the term “Turkestan,” Turkey aims to realign itself with Central Asia while also evaluating the region from its own distinct geopolitical perspective. The new