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.

Turkiye, Algeria to increase trade by $10bn

1,400 Turkish companies have invested a net amount of $5 billion in Algeria this year

Iran and Pakistan in talks to finalize free trade agreement

Officials from both countries expect to have a final agreement signed within the next six months

‘Time is limited to reach maritime deal with Israel,’ cautions Hezbollah chief

According to reports, Israel is pressuring US-mediator Amos Hochstein to reach a deal before the resistance’s six-week deadline

String of pearls: Yemen could be the Arab hub of the Maritime Silk Road

With an Ansarallah takeover of Yemen, Asia's trade and connectivity projects could expand into some of the world's most strategic waterways

Panama will allow Iranian warships to sail through canal

Panamanian officials said that they have an obligation to allow any ship to cross the canal as long as the regulations are respected

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.

Jordan secures Dutch investment to develop ‘regional logistics hub’ in Red Sea port

Amman says it wants to 'increase maritime trade' through the Port of Aqaba

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

Iranian and Qatari officials sign 14 cooperation agreements in Doha

The agreements were signed during the first day of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to the Gulf state

Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean

This is the third joint naval exercise carried out between the three powerhouse states

Marib, the last fort in a dirty tug-of-war 

As the Houthis consolidate their Marib gains, foreign aggressors reposition their Yemeni assets and ambitions

Israel planning to retaliate against Iran for attack on oil tanker

Iran vehemently denies any involvement on Friday's attack

Iran, Russia, and China begin joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

The start of these drills comes just days after US and Israeli air forces began a two-week air drill reportedly focused on Iran

In a US-China confrontation, West Asia will bow out

A significant increase in geopolitical and economic ties with China has offered West Asian states an alternative to the US, which has traditionally been the region's security guarantor.

Raisi in Beijing: Iran-China strategic plans go full throttle

Raisi's visit to Beijing, the first for an Iranian president in 20 years, represents Tehran's wholesale 'Pivot to the East' and China's recognition of Iran's centrality to its BRI plans.

The Big Stiff: Russia-Iran dump the dollar

News of Russian banks connecting to Iran’s financial messaging system strengthens the resistance against US-imposed sanctions on both countries and accelerates global de-dollarization.  

Saudi Arabia intends to open Red Sea islands to Israeli tourists

Although two islands were purchased from Egypt in 2016, Saudi Arabia is planning to build a bridge linking the islands to Egypt

Why is Egypt’s Navy commanding a NATO-led coalition in the Red Sea?

In recent years Egypt has been developing and strengthening its navy in and around the Red Sea, but this is arguably part of a broader US strategy for the region.

Western sanctions prevent dozens of food shipments from reaching Iran

At least 40 ships loaded with food are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to payment delays caused by the complex mechanism Tehran uses to bypass unilateral sanctions

Saudi Arabia, Jordan seek to expand relations in 2023

The two Arab states are set to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, trade, energy, transportation, and water

Xi Jinping’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the overthrow of Atlanticism

The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf.

US and Mikati ‘fooled’ Lebanon into thinking Iranian fuel deliveries would be permitted: Report

US officials recently said the only way to 'rid Lebanon of Hezbollah' is for the country to fall into complete collapse in order to be 'rebuilt from the ashes'

‘Samarkand Spirit’ to be driven by ‘responsible powers’ Russia and China

The SCO summit of Asian power players delineated a road map for strengthening the multipolar world

Samarkand at the crossroads: from Timur to the BRI and SCO

From its ancient Silk Road role to China’s BRI project, Uzbekistan is set to remain an important geoeconomic hub in Central Asia

Russia in Africa: Connecting continents with soft power

Rather than continental, Russian and Chinese-led infrastructural development in Africa should be seen as part of a grander project of Afro-Asiatic integration

Greece to return Iranian crude oil cargo stolen by the US

The Supreme Court of Greek ruled against a US-driven appeal to block the return of the stolen cargo to Iran

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.

In Eurasia, the War of Economic Corridors is in full swing

Mega Eurasian organizations and their respective projects are now converging at record speed, with one global pole way ahead of the other.

Greece releases Iran’s illegally confiscated oil cargo

The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) stated that the tanker will not leave for Iran until all the looted oil is loaded onto their ship