20.01.2026

Economy & Development

Economy & Development

Economy & Development

Nepal: Opportunities Through Transit Agreements and Port Development 

Nepal, a landlocked mountainous country, faces a significant challenge in its economic development due to its reliance on trade through neighboring countries’ ports. In this context, negotiating transit agreements with India and investing in port infrastructure, such as the establishment of a Nepalese terminal at the port of Kolkata, are vital for economic growth, monetary

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Oman Vision 2040: Maritime Projection Strategies and Geopolitics

Oman Vision 2040 represents an ambitious development plan aimed at diversifying its economy, improving infrastructure, and strengthening its geopolitical position in the region and beyond. This strategy seeks to capitalize on Oman’s strategic geographical location, acting as a bridge between the Middle East and South Asia, as well as between the Arab world and East Africa.

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Analysis of Prospects for Russia–Africa Cooperation in the Energy Sector

The African continent is once again attracting close attention. If not long ago Africa was predominantly discussed in terms of global segregation and hierarchy, and even earlier — from the perspective of colonial / neocolonial policy — today it is considered through the lens of the aspirations of the Global South and the relatively near

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Analysis of the Prospects of the “North–South” Transport Corridor for the Development of the Central Asian and South Caucasus Regions

Project Overview, Brief Historical Background, Main Initiating Countries and Actors The International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project was developed as early as 1999 by Russia, Iran, and India. Transport companies from these three states signed a general agreement on the export–import transportation of containers along the international transport route Russia – Caspian Sea – Iran

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Economic Prospects of the African Continent

In geo-economic terms, the significance of the African continent is largely determined by its abundant natural and demographic resources (a young and active population). By 2050, Africa’s population will account for 25% of the global total, and the continent will be responsible for up to 50% of global population growth, providing five times more labor

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