Georgia’s Investment Landscape: Stability, Growth, and Opportunities

Silk Way Star and the Power of Creative Geopolitics

C5+U.S. SUMMIT: Central Asia’s Minerals and the New Geostrategic Competition

Global media outlets have extensively covered the C5+1 Summit held in Washington, highlighting its significant outcomes for both the United States and Central Asian countries.

Next year’s elections must break the cycle of political violence in Armenia

Political violence in Armenia often emerges at critical junctures when peace has appeared possible. Next year’s parliamentary elections could test whether the country has finally broken that cycle.

The global pivot to quality: Navigating the evolving contours of China's mega market

The narrative surrounding China’s economy has long been defined by sheer scale. For decades, the nation was synonymous with mass manufacturing and an endlessly expanding consumer base, a market so vast that its very size eclipsed nuanced analysis.

Spectre of the Cold War returns: Are we back in a MAD world?

Donald Trump’s order to resume testing nuclear weapons after a 33-year gap may come as a shock, especially given his efforts to stop conflicts around the world. As contradictory as it may sound, there is logic attached to it.

A Fragile U.S.–China Trade Thaw Takes Shape

U.S. Tariffs and the Shifting Landscape of Global Trade

Africa Bears the Brunt of Climate Change’s Harshest Blows

Why Central Asia Must Rethink Its Approach to Afghanistan

UNGA 80 High-Level Week: Real progress or just old rhetoric?

Firewalls Over Oilfields: Why Azerbaijan Needs to Invest in Cybersecurity R&D

The emerging currency order: Practical use of local currency settlements in global trade

Global finance is entering a new era. The long-standing dominance of the US dollar is showing signs of strain as political conflicts and financial sanctions push countries to seek alternatives.

Zangezur and CICA, Corridors as Pathways to Security Through Development

Gold’s ascent: Cautious optimism in a shifting global landscape

On 2 September, spot gold briefly broke through the historic threshold of $3,500 an ounce, before settling just under that level at $3,494. This rally not only eclipsed the previous peak set in April but also cemented gold’s position as one of the best-performing assets of 2025.

Bridging the Middle Corridor: Azerbaijan and China at the SCO Summit

President Ilham Aliyev’s working visit to Beijing on 30 August 2025 was primarily to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on the sidelines of this multilateral gathering.

Economic growth and political debate shape Côte d'Ivoire’s upcoming election

Côte d'Ivoire has maintained its position as a major political and economic force in West Africa. The region has been experiencing a number of political challenges with several countries either under the military rule grappling with uncertainty.

Why Ethiopia and Egypt Can’t Agree on the Nile’s Future

AnewZ unveils ‘Opinion’ section at Shusha Forum

At the 2025 Shusha Global Media Forum, AnewZ officially introduced its ‘Opinion’ section, a space for analysis rooted in the region, shaped by those who live it.

Reopening Syria could change the status quo in the Middle East

Is Syria turning to the West or striving to preserve geopolitical balance?