21.01.2026

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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 the Situation in Syria

The conflict in Syria, ongoing since 2011 and culminating in the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, followed by Moscow granting him political asylum, holds a special place among the series of Middle Eastern conflicts and has effectively opened a new era in global geopolitics. The Middle East (as well as

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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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Challenges of Modern Journalism through the Lens of the International Forum SHUM

Topics: Media in the Era of a Multipolar World Challenges of Honest JournalismYouth Initiative in Journalism Forum SHUM as a Platform for International Media Communication From October 26 to November 1, 2024, the international stage of the media forum SHUM took place in Kaliningrad, Russia. This forum served as a platform for global communication among

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Emerging Opportunities for African Countries within the Framework of BRICS Cooperation

One of BRICS’ key principles is “fair multilateralism.” This appeals to many countries that disagree with U.S. unilateralism and the broader Western agenda of maintaining hegemony. This applies not only to the leading countries (China, Russia, India) but also to Global South nations. A significant portion of these are African countries, which see BRICS as

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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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BRICS Summit in Kazan: Key Agreements and Prospective Deals

General Overview and Global Reactions (U.S., EU, China, Russia, India) From October 22 to 24, the 16th BRICS Summit took place in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation. BRICS is an international association founded in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, with its name derived from the English initials of these countries (BRIC). After

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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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Analysis of the State of Kyrgyzstan–United States Relations

Since gaining independence, Kyrgyzstan has been objectively interested in the rapid political and economic integration into the global community with all its institutions and processes, with Western countries — primarily the United States — considered by the leadership of the young state as key partners and priority guides. It should be acknowledged that the United

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