Russia’s top diplomat has expressed grudging acceptance of expanding US involvement in improving Central Asia’s trade infrastructure. But, curiously, he sidestepped commenting on China’s growing economic influence in the region. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during a question-and-answer session with students at Moscow’s MGIMO University in early September, noted that “a …

The Western Balkans occupies an important place in European geopolitics due to its strategic position as a bridge between East and West. This region, which includes countries such as Kosovo and Albania, has a rich history as a crucial crossroads for trade and cultural routes that connect Europe with Asia …

Le paradoxe de la situation est que l’éviction de la France de son pré-carré, éviction qui sous Macron a pris toute sa dimension mais qui a été entamée bien avant, n’est pas due ni à la Russie, ni à la Chine… On peut en effet considérer que cette éviction est …