China

September 17, 2024

In the Western Balkans, government failures are increasing coal pollution

Dereliction of law enforcement duties by governments in the Western Balkans again led to an increase in sulphur dioxide (SO2) pollution from the region’s antiquated coal […]
August 5, 2024

As the world watches Ukraine, the struggles of neighbouring Belarus go largely untold

In August 2020, Belarus witnessed its most controversial election yet, leading to widespread protests and international condemnation. Four years on, the landscape remains fraught with tension […]
June 27, 2024

How the Kremlin uses agriculture to undermine the West and advance its political agenda

We should expect more Russian grain politicking throughout and after this summer and autumn harvest season, most likely supported by states apathetic to or aligned with […]
June 25, 2024

Union before corridors: How the European model can serve as a blueprint for the Trans-Caspian region

The EU’s embryonic start, the European Coal and Steel Community, created the core elements of energy and industrial development in a single market. The Trans-Caspian region […]