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Water is a critical, often-overlooked national security issue nowadays. World Bank data even shows that 40% of global freshwater demand is projected to exceed supply by the end of this decade. It can therefore be stated that it is not a problem to be neglected. Especially for certain parts of the globe, for instance in the Middle East and in Central Asia. And there are particularly vulnerable countries where the water issue itself is already a security threat. Namely Iran and Uzbekistan. But why does water unrest look so different in these countries? The new op-ed on this issue written by Blanka Benkő-Kovács was published on the LCTS website.

As Europe accelerates its search for diversified energy cooperation, Uzbekistan stands out as a pivotal player with substantial natural gas reserves and growing renewable capacity.

The first part of a series examining the energy policy significance of Turkic countries, focusing on Türkiye's role in European energy security.

The Caspian Sea, just like on the map, sits at the center of Eurasia's connectivity ambitions, yet it is more likely a valve rather than a bridge. In recent years, a number of Trans-Caspian projects have faced serious obstacles. But what exactly are these barriers, and what could unlock them to build a real bridge across the Caspian?

For the past few years, the Middle Corridor, also known as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), has referred to a practical idea: moving freight between Western China and Europe via Central Asia and the Caucasus, then through Türkiye – mainly by rail, with a maritime leg in the middle.