Economy

Due to global turmoil, the importance of the Middle Corridor has grown exponentially. However, the Caspian Sea continues to pose a significant obstacle to the realization of the corridor’s economic potential.

China did very well in a rule-based trade system. But it’s far less clear how the country will sustain its surging exports in the more protectionist world envisioned by Trump.

The country's nuclear ambition hinges on its leaders' ability to overcome infrastructure bottlenecks and carry the anti-corruption campaign forward.

Can data alone map out the countries that are most important for India? To a degree – yes.

Middle powers with rapidly growing economies feel they have more bargaining power than they once did – and some are not afraid to use it.

The damage to Pakistan’s economy from internet shutdowns and social media restrictions reached new heights in 2024 – something the country can ill afford.

Contracts with Chinese power producers have left Pakistan footing a massive bill for inefficient supply – all while electricity shortfalls continue.

Despite other positive trends, during the Biden administration, there was no substantial increase in U.S. businesses entering Mongolia.

The Taliban authorities say that around 3 kilometers of the pipeline has been completed, out of more than 770 km needed to bring Turkmen gas to the Pakistani border.

Hanoi is restarting its civilian nuclear program nearly a decade after canceling it over cost and safety concerns.

The project offers an opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between Singapore and Malaysia, at a time when bilateral ties are on a solid footing.

Whatever momentum there once was for getting the state out of the economy has seemingly stalled.