Written by: Florin Cosma
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s participation in the first-ever Central Asia–Italy Summit on May 30, 2025 in Astana signals a significant shift in Italy’s foreign strategy—pivoting more assertively towards Eurasia. Italian reporting, such as from ICE agency, confirms Italy’s intent to institutionalize this format, with Kyrgyzstan set to host the next summit in 2027 and Italy the fourth […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
On May 29, 2025, China embarked on a groundbreaking journey in space exploration with the successful launch of the Tianwen-2 mission. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province at 1:31 am, carrying the Tianwen-2 probe into space. Approximately 18 minutes post-launch, the spacecraft was deployed into […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
On May 23, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a significant phone conversation, marking a pivotal moment in China-Germany relations. This dialogue underscored the importance of deepening bilateral ties amidst global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Both leaders emphasized the need for cooperation to navigate challenges and to promote stability […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
The 2025 Tehran Dialogue Forum, held from May 18 to 19 at the Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS) in the Iranian capital, brought together over 200 delegations from 53 countries, including high-ranking officials, ministers, regional decision-makers, and United Nations representatives. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi opened the event, which […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
Recent developments in the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India have unfolded rapidly over the past twelve hours, marked by a series of claims, counter-claims, and international reactions. The situation remains highly volatile, with both nations issuing strong statements and taking defensive measures. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these latest updates, […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
In a significant display of diplomatic solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin convened in Moscow on May 8, 2025, to reinforce their nations’ strategic partnership. The meeting, marked by the signing of over 20 bilateral cooperation documents, underscored the deepening ties between the two countries across various sectors, including global strategic […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
Güler welcomed Umerov with a military ceremony, according to a statement from Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense. After the ceremony, Güler and Umerov had a discussion in the ministry building. On Thursday, August 1, the launching ceremony of a new Ukrainian corvette, “Hetman Ivan Vygovsky”, took place in Istanbul. Today, in Istanbul, together with the […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister, Xavier Bettel, arrived in Jordan on Thursday, August 1, for a meeting with his counterpart, Ayman Safadi. At the joint press conference held after the end of the talks, the two called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and called for a de-escalation in the region. The current top priority in […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
Russia is an important state when it comes to the extractive industry, with exports of USD 319 billion in 2022. This places the Federation as the second largest exporter of raw minerals, the first being the United State of America. This category of exports ranks first in the Russia’s total exports. However, there are a number of […]
Written by: Florin Cosma
The head of Iran’s Islamic Seminary Ayatollah Arafi left for Russia on July 21st, on the official invitation of the Mufti and head of the Russian Muslim Administration, Rawil Gainetdinev, with the aim of exchanging views with scholars and intellectuals and to promote scholarly diplomacy. His meeting will bring him to Moscow and Kazan. A […]
