Iran, Venezuela expand economic cooperation

The cooperation documents were signed in the petrochemical, energy, agriculture, science, and technology fields

Tehran announces plan to enhance cooperation with Latin American countries

President Raisi met with Venezuelan transport minister Ramon Velasquez to discuss the significance of their alliance and the expansion of their relations

Iraqi Kurdistan PM meets with UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi

Following their meeting, officials announced that Emirati companies will soon visit Iraq's Kurdistan region "to discuss job opportunities"

China welcomes Syria in joining the Belt and Road Initiative

The Belt and Road Initiative provides Syria with a significant opportunity for economic development

Iraq’s Silk Road: Port and canal project set to transform Baghdad’s geopolitical clout

Iraq’s two ambitious trade corridor projects present an opportunity for a beleaguered Baghdad to enhance its geopolitical status and establish economic independence.

Fuel-starved Germany welcomes Iraqi PM for talks on gas deliveries

The Iraqi premier is also expected to finalize a deal with German conglomerate Siemens to pave the way for the 'rehabilitation and maintenance' of Iraq's power grid

Russia and its national Arctic passage: Pushing trade frontiers eastward

Ice-free Arctic routes created by climate change have opened up the first new global shipping route in a century. The Russian-developed water passage is bound to disrupt the lengthier Atlantic-centric routes for global commerce.

Why BRI is back with a bang in 2023

As Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its 10th year, a strong Sino-Russian geostrategic partnership has revitalized the BRI across the Global South.

Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration

Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Israel considers peace with Saudi Arabia possible under new government

Despite their vast differences, both the Israeli opposition and those in power today support attacking Iran while advancing ties with Israel's Arab neighbors

Iran, Nicaragua sign strategic agreement to boost bilateral relations

The two countries signed a strategic plan to expand relations in the fields of the economy and trade

Chinese leader urges GCC nations to adopt yuan, Shanghai exchange for oil and gas trade

Xi Jinping called China and Gulf nations 'natural partners' and urged regional leaders to be partners in promoting unity, development, and security

Can Hungary act as a bridge between Iran and Europe?

As Budapest actively implements its own “Look to the East” policy, Tehran will find a potentially useful partner in Europe.

Taliban and UAE discuss bilateral ties

In the past 72 hours, representatives from Afghanistan, Qatar, and Israel visited the United Arab Emirates

Trump accuses Democrats of sabotaging Saudi-Israeli normalization

Trump boasted about being a soldier for Israel, and said he was the president who advanced Israel's goals the most in the past 50 years

Netanyahu reaches out to Bahraini PM to enhance relations

This comes a day after Netanyahu signed the documents needed to ratify the formation of a new government

Taliban to export coal to Iran, deepen economic ties

Afghanistan's reliance on Pakistan to import most of its sellable goods puts it under pressure to avoid angering the leadership in Islamabad

Bahrain, Israel seek to reach free trade agreement by end of year

While economic cooperation with the UAE have taken off since the signing of the Abraham accords, Israel’s trade with Bahrain lags far behind, with total trade estimated at around $7.5 million

Syria moves forward in talks to import Algerian gas

The talks took place on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow, with the two ministers also discussing other fields of cooperation

Israel, Bahrain launch talks for free trade agreement

While trade between both countries lacks behind, Israel and Bahrain already signed deals related to defense and the military

Why China seeks an Iran nuclear deal

Beijing has compelling reasons to prevent the Iran nuclear deal from collapse, and they mainly concern China's need for stability in the Persian Gulf

India-Russia-Iran: Eurasia’s new transportation powerhouses

No longer just an 'alternative route' on a drawing board, the International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) is paying dividends in a time of global crisis. And Moscow, Tehran and New Delhi are now leading players in the Eurasian competition for transportation routes.

France signs energy deal with the UAE as Europe heads towards energy disaster

The UAE has become a key partner for western nations as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the search for energy deals to replace LNG imports from sanctions-hit Russia

UAE president welcomes Jordanian king to Abu Dhabi

Regional leaders have been making strategic moves ahead of the visit by US President Joe Biden to the region next month

Hamas political chief meets Hezbollah leader in Beirut

Haniyeh's visit comes amid reports that Hamas will restore ties with Syria, and against the backdrop of political turmoil in Tel Aviv

Biden’s West Asia tour is put on hold as the US loses its grip on the Gulf

US President Joe Biden’s decision to delay visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia will only bolster Moscow’s diplomatic advances in West Asia

Israeli troops headed to Cyprus to simulate war ‘deep inside Lebanon’

As part of its largest ever military drills, Israel has also simulated a war with Iran

Israeli agriculture minister visits ‘smart villages’ in Azerbaijan near Iranian border

Oded Forer applauds Israeli-Azerbaijani ties while visiting villages located just several kilometers from the Iranian border

Israel and Turkey: a return to opportunism

Last month's reset in Turkish-Israeli relations coincides with several geopolitical developments that bring the two countries even closer together.

Is Qatar the means for a US comeback in Eurasia?

Energy-rich Qatar’s designation as a major non-NATO ally may upset the Persian Gulf balance, but could be a means for the US to counter a Sino-Russian lockhold on Eurasia.