The Times of Central Asia By Nikola Mikovic, 20 February 2026
The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway (CKU railway), also known as the Kashgar–Andijan railway line, is more than an infrastructure project. It represents a geopolitical initiative that could significantly shape the future of Central Asia.
Euronews By Pascale Davies Published on
The Times of Central Asia by Andrei Matveev, 19 February 2026
Washington is hosting the first summit of the Board of Peace, an initiative convened by U.S. President Donald Trump. Aircraft carrying leaders from several post-Soviet states have arrived at Joint Base Andrews.
Indiaingreece.gov January 19, 2026 by Amb Anil Trigunayat
Recently the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean Noel Barrot ,while meeting the Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, made an interesting observation that France was heading the G7 ( in which India has been a permanent invitee for over a decade) and India was the chair of BRICS in 2026 and both strategic partners had great possibility of cooperation for enhancing multilateralism . Both countries believe and subscribe to it . President Macron further underscored ‘ India is going to be President of BRICS . I want to work with India to build bridges .
The cradle by Nadia Helmy FEB 17, 2026
Israeli intelligence operations inside Iran have alarmed Beijing, which saw them as a new model of intelligence warfare, prompting deeper technological, security, and strategic cooperation with Tehran. Chinese military experts and intelligence agencies increasingly describe Mossad’s deep infiltration into Iran as opening a “Pandora’s box” of global security risks.
Special Eurasia 16 February, 2026 By Silvia Boltuc
Executive Summary: This report assesses the strategic implications of recent statements by Iran’s ambassador in Kabul, Alireza Bigdeli, regarding Tehran’s potential formal recognition of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under the Taliban’ rule. It evaluates how recognition could consolidate an emerging Iran–Afghanistan–Russia economic axis, reshape regional trade corridors, and recalibrate Eurasian geopolitics beyond a purely political decision.
Globaltimes Zhao Yusha Published: Feb 16, 2026
After Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks on dangerous trends of militarism in Japan at the Munich Security Conference drew applause and wide attention, Japan's Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement and lodged a demarche with the Chinese side.
The Times of Central Asia by Dr. Bismillah Mangal 16 February 2026
A new trend is becoming increasingly apparent in global politics: key decisions are being discussed not only within traditional international institutions but also through more flexible political and diplomatic formats. One such initiative is the announcement of the creation of the “Board of Peace” by U.S. President Donald Trump, a structure that, according to its authors, is intended to provide an alternative mechanism for conflict resolution.
The U.S.-Armenia nuclear cooperation deal has triggered a sharp Russian backlash, including public criticism and lucrative counteroffers.
Indiaingreece.gov January 19, 2026
India and EU have been strategic partners for over two decades, since 2004. EU has also emerged as a top trading (Euro 120-135 bn) and investment partner for India . The relationship and institutional mechanisms including the Troika dialogue have continued to reinforce and deepen for mutual benefit .
OPED by Wing Commander (R) JP Joshi
After World War II, the United States shaped the global economic order in ways that benefited not just America but the world at large. The US was instrumental in promoting free trade, open markets, and rule-based economic activity through institutions such as the IMF, the World Bank, GATT, and the WTO. Washington promoted free trade, assuming a role many scholars called an “altruistic hegemon.”
The Times of Central Asia by Aidar Borangaziyev, 11 February 2026
Over the past year, Afghanistan has become neither markedly more stable nor dramatically more dangerous, despite how it is often portrayed in public discourse. There has been neither the collapse that many feared, nor the breakthrough that some had hoped for. Instead, a relatively unchanged but fragile status quo has persisted, one that Central Asian countries confront daily.
Rising U.S.–Iran tensions, and new U.S. maritime guidance are pushing oil higher as traders reassess geopolitical risk.
