Interview: A Polish view of cooperation with the EU
As Poland prepares for its presidency over the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025, NE Global sat down with Monika Sikora, Poland’s Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Funds...
View ArticleThe 10 most significant consequences of climate change
The most significant threats of climate change in the year 2024 are of environmental, economic and social actions that could change significantly the way we live. Extreme Weather Events Increased...
View ArticleStrategic Partnership or Strategic Risk? France’s Deepening Ties with Qatar
It has recently marked the half-year anniversary since France and Qatar announced a strategic partnership that will see the emirate invest €10 billion into the French economy over the next six years....
View ArticleIn energy-rich Azerbaijan, COP29 preview targets a greener future
Ahead of the UN’s annual climate conference, COP29, key stakeholders from policy, private sector, finance, trade and investment, civil society, cities, regions, science and academia gathered for the...
View ArticleWashington orders new sanctions against Hamas’ sham fundraising network
Going after key elements of the Hamas European fundraising network on the anniversary of the Gaza war, on October 7 the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated...
View ArticleKazakhstan opts for nuclear power following national referendum
Following an October 6 national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, an overwhelming majority of voters, totaling 5,561,937 people or 71.12 percent of participating...
View ArticleU.S. expands sanctions on Iranian petroleum sector, targeting “ghost fleet”
In the aftermath of Iran’s unprecedented October 1 ballistic missile attack against Israel, Washington made it clear that Iran would face consequences for its actions. To that end, the U.S. Government...
View ArticleAzerbaijan and Kazakhstan railways upgrading the Middle Corridor
Much has been reported in the last few years about the steady progress across Central Asia and the Caucasus in establishing the so-called “Middle Corridor,” also known as the Trans-Caspian...
View ArticleThe Complex Politics of Caspian Gas
For the countries bordering the Caspian Sea, gas has always been a major economic resource and, in most cases, one of the biggest contributors to their national budget. Today, having a major supply of...
View ArticleDrone producers in China and Russia face new U.S. sanctions
In recent months, the Biden administration’s sanctions taskmasters at the State and Treasury Departments have clearly gone into overdrive, designating new targets/entities at least weekly. With armed...
View ArticleEU-GCC to expand cooperation on green energy, minerals, and bringing peace to...
The EU heads of state and government and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held their first summit on October 16 in Brussels under the theme “Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity” to discuss...
View ArticleIMF pronounces victory over inflation while sounding debt and tariff warnings
The 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) took place in Washington D.C. from October 21 to October 26. Celebrating the 80th anniversary this year...
View ArticleNE Global’s October Edition: IMF pronounces victory over inflation while...
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View ArticleHow French Neocolonialism Converges With Iranian Terrorism
France raised one billion euros “for the people of Lebanon,” with a declared goal “to provide humanitarian aid.” French President Emmanuel Macron even made a short speech on the topic of “long-standing...
View ArticleKazakhstan’s Bold Leap Towards Establishing an Academic Hub
The ConnectED 2024 conference, held in Astana on October 17-18, marked a significant milestone in Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a leading academic and research hub in Central Asia. With participation...
View ArticleGeorgia’s democratic election dream becomes a screamer
Georgia’s October 26 Parliamentary elections did not hold up as “free and fair” even under the lightest of scrutiny. Despite the presence of a large number of foreign election observers, the ruling...
View ArticleAllies condemn the DPRK’s deployment of troops to Russia
The G7 countries, the EU as well as Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand on November 6 expressed “grave concern” over the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and condemned the increasing...
View ArticleAddressing Caspian Sea shrinkage requires a collective response
Protecting the Caspian Sea is critical. As the UN’s annual climate conference (COP29) approaches, the gradual drop of the Caspian Sea’s water level is a serious issue that needs collective action,...
View ArticleMaia Sandu’s slim win: Moldova struggles between Europe and tradition
The results of Moldova’s recent presidential elections and referendum are final. President Maia Sandu won a re-election bid, while a referendum to cement the country’s European Union (EU) aspirations...
View ArticleStriving for the best: results of the new QS Asia university rankings 2025
The number of Kazakhstani universities in the flagship QS World University Rankings, which lists the world’s top universities, has more than doubled over the past four years and increased by 50 percent...
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