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The relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and especially with the Taliban, has undergone a significant transformation over the past three decades. We can therefore state that the escalation of this conflict has been a recurring risk for years.

In recent years, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has popularized the concept of the "Three Renaissances of Uzbekistan" to define the nation’s historical achievements and prospects for renewal. Marking his first ten years in office, this period has seen significant political, economic, and social reforms that have reshaped Uzbekistan's landscape and international standing. Blanka Benkő-Kovács's article on this topic was published on the LCTS website.

Our founder, Benkő-Kovács Blanka, spoke on LiveNOW from FOX about the Iran war, the fragile ceasefire, and the expected consequences.

Many were surprised that Turkic countries were included in Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. However, it is nothing to be surprised by. In the age of enhanced connectivity, prosperity in neighboring countries cannot be understood without each other and this is especially true for the Turkic World and the Middle East.

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.