China’s economic influence in Central and Eastern Europe is often touted as a threat to the region’s independence and security. But just how big is that...
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Disputes over the control of water resources in eastern Kazakhstan have been inflaming tensions with China. The sad fate of the Aral Sea, once the fourth largest lake in...
The South Caucasus region has the opportunity to become one of Eurasia’s most important transport corridors. The current world situation has been dramatically...
With the exception of Belarus, all countries in emerging Europe and Central Asia should return to growth in 2021, but the World Bank’s latest forecasts come with...
Investors in Central and Eastern Europe remain interested in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, but are now focusing on environmentally-friendly and sustainable...
The European Union should step up its response to China’s investment strategy, according to a new report from the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The ECA warns...
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo touched down in Prague on August 11 to kick off a tour of Central Europe. Mr Pompeo’s arrival comes at a turbulent time for both the US...
A project to build a ring road around Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty, has reached its financial close with a financing package of 585 million US dollars (496...
The transformative nature of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has led to profound socio-economic changes and amplified existing trends. As a return to pre-Covid-19...
Details of a Chinese-backed railway link between Budapest and Belgrade, one of the biggest international infrastructure projects in the emerging Europe region for many...
The global economy is now certain to enter recession due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, and parts of emerging Europe may be particularly vulnerable. With...
Chinese automotive parts manufacturer Yanfeng Automotive Interiors has opened its first plant in Kragujevac, central Serbia, aiming to employ 200 workers in the initial...