Tim James
Articles
Kazakhstan Seeks Long-Term Oil Supply Deals with Azerbaijan
At a Baku commission meeting, Astana backed deeper SOCAR–KazMunayGas cooperation via BTC and eyed growth to 7 mt by 2027, plus ties in renewables, nuclear and AI
Uzbekistan Busts Major Telegram-Based Drug Network Linked to “Deadpool” Marketplace
Customs raids in Andijan and Tashkent regions net suspects, kilos of synthetics, and a network of “zakladchiki,” as regional crackdowns intensify across Central Asia
Hostage Swaps and Ceasefire Drive Fragile Gaza Peace Push as Trump Hails “Historic Day”
Trump hails a “historic day” after Egypt summit as partial hostage returns, mass prisoner releases, internal Gaza violence, and UN warnings on $70bn reconstruction underscore fragile peace
India’s Foreign Policy: Multipolar Tilt, Non-Alignment and Realpolitik
Prof. Sudhanshu Tripathi argues New Delhi is pursuing strategic autonomy, balancing great powers via SCO, BRICS and issue-based alignments while guarding core interests
Pakistan, Russia agree to deepen energy and minerals cooperation at SPIGF 2025
Pakistan, Russia Deepen Energy and Minerals Cooperation at SPIGF 2025
Uzbekistan Softens Trade Measure as EAEU Flags 280 External Barriers
EEC updates show 280 external curbs on the EAEU; Uzbekistan scraps excise on imported white sugar from 1 October 2025 amid ongoing talks to ease restrictions
China’s Fourth Plenum: Beijing Signals Stable Course with ‘High-Level Opening’ and Innovation Drive
October 20–23 session to review 14th Five-Year outcomes and set 2026–2030 priorities around new productivity, China’s large market, and measured openness
Uzbekistan Hosts Coordination Meeting for “Unity-2025” Regional Military Exercise
Representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan prepare for the upcoming “Unity-2025” drills aimed at boosting regional defence cooperation