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On September 12, Poland closed its border with Belarus in response to Russia and Belarus’ Zapad 2025 military exercises. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that the drills were designed in part to rehearse a strike on the Suwałki Gap, the narrow stretch of territory connecting Poland with Lithuania and lying between Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave….
Executive Summary: China Railway Container Transport Corp. Ltd, on August 7, joined the Middle Corridor Multimodal Ltd, a joint railway venture between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, to facilitate the development of the Middle Corridor. Progress on the Zangezur Corridor, rebranded as Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), and progress on Türkiye’s Kars–Iğdır railway…
The Washington Declaration of August 2025 marks a turning point for the South Caucasus, unlocking unprecedented economic opportunities through peace, open borders, and the TRIPP corridor. Enhanced trade, investment, and energy cooperation promise regional integration, job creation, and sustainable growth, positioning Azerbaijan and Armenia as key hubs in global value chains. The historic Washington Declaration…
The World Investment Report 2025, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is one of the most authoritative sources reflecting the latest trends, challenges, and prospects of global investment flows. The report presents foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics for both developed and developing countries, as well as trends in “greenfield” projects…
Knowledge is the human capacity to understand the world, interpret events, and relate to them. It is not merely the accumulation of information, but also its interpretation, organization, and application. Philosophically, knowledge is one of the central concerns of epistemology, which explores the fundamental aspects of human cognition. Epistemology seeks answers to questions such as:…
Under the leadership of Ahmad Ismayilov, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Development Agency, a delegation from the Social Research Center (SRC), the Center for Analysis of International Relations, and the Media Development Agency attended the “Global South Media and Think Tanks Forum 2025” in China. During the forum, Xinhua News Agency, the official state…
The surge in artificial intelligence research during the summer of 2025 reshaped not only the technology sector but also many aspects of daily life. This growth stemmed largely from advances in computing power, the abundance of data, and the refinement of complex algorithms. Increasingly, research in the field is directed toward practical applications, moving quickly…
The AnewZ Opinion section provides a platform for independent voices to share expert perspectives on global and regional issues. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not represent the official position of AnewZ. Global integration processes have become an integral part of everyday life. Recently, as a result of further intensification…
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) gathered for its latest summit in Tianjin at the turn of August and September, bringing together leaders from across Eurasia under the watchful eye of China. Established in 2001 as a forum primarily for security cooperation, the SCO has grown into a heavyweight in global governance. Today, its members represent…
Azerbaijan is entering a transformative phase in urban transport, with Baku emerging as a frontrunner in sustainable mobility across the South Caucasus. The government’s 2025-2030 State Program for improving transport infrastructure outlines an ambitious plan to modernize traditional public transit, expand micromobility options, and revive the city’s historic tram network. This integrated vision combines environmental…
