The year's ups and downs strengthened the region's muscles

‘Respectful dialogue with international partners is not subservience, nor is regional consultation disloyalty’

Amid renewed hostilities, can peace be restored between the two countries?

Can China choose a different path than the West? 

Clean energy can still come with high political and economic costs, even when framed as green cooperation

Millions of tons of timber produced by Central Africa are being illegally shipped to Asian markets

The struggles of women and girls — who are vulnerable to violence and exploitation — are frequently overlooked

Most of the world’s trafficked animals are smuggled to China and Southeast Asia

China is looking to ‘go global’ with its nuclear power industry

A climate justice case study through Pakistan’s energy predicament

‘We are working with government ministries to make sure that our support reflects the scale of current threats’

Georgia's no stranger to protests, but the past year marked an unprecedented period of sustained mobilisation

Almost all the key mineral-rich zones are under rebel control

China has made significant economic, political, and infrastructure investments in Central Asia — particularly in the renewables sector

A tightening state grip on Pakistan’s airports has turned lawful travel into a gamble