Security

Iraq

Russia, Iraq Bilateral Relations, Oil & Nuclear Energy: September 2025 Update

Energy, Infrastructure, Investment, Middle East, Security, Trade

Russia’s Security Council Secretary, Sergey Shoigu, has been visiting Baghdad and has been holding meetings with Iraq’s top political and military leadership during his visit to the country. Visits of this type typically involve security issues; however, these can also interface with regional trade and investment projects.  Shoigu said that communications between Moscow and Baghdad […]

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Grain

Global Grain Market Dominated By MNCs:A BRICS Exchange Is Required For Security: Study

Agriculture, BRICS, Finance, Infrastructure, Security, Trade

The International BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre at Russia’s Higher School of Education (HSE University) has stated that the global grain market is dominated by the largest agribusiness traders, making it economically vulnerable. BRICS countries may want to establish a grain exchange in response, with antitrust regulators invited to participate in its creation. The

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Russia-Syria

Russia Proposes Re-Launch of the Russia-Syria Intergovernmental Commission

Middle East, Security, Trade

The Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Alexander Novak, has proposed to the new Syrian authorities that the Russia-Syrian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation should now be reactivated. He was speaking as part of a Russian delegation with Syrian officials in Damascus. Novak stated that “We propose to resume the work of the intergovernmental commission

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BRICS Virtual

The BRICS Virtual Summit: A Dry Run For The UN General Assembly: Text & Analysis

Africa, Asia, BRICS, China, Economy, Finance, India, Latin America, Middle East, Russian Market, Security, Trade

The BRICS nations convened an emergency virtual summit yesterday (September 8), hosted by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, to discuss the situation concerning the United States imposition of trade tariffs on multiple countries including BRICS members. The meeting lasted about 90 minutes. All ten full BRICS members were present, represented by Brazilian President Lula Da

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Reorganises: New Political Map

Asia, Middle East, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members have voted to reorganise the status of the three non-full member categories of “Dialogue Partners,” “Observers,” and “Permanent Guests” into one single category: “SCO Partners.” The move simplifies categories and makes the group easier to administer. This means that Afghanistan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan all become partners, as does the

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GGI

The Global Governance Initiative: A New Vision For The United Nations? – Text & Analysis

BRICS, China, Infrastructure, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

During the 2025 SCO Heads of State summit in Tianjin, the hosting Chinese President, Xi Jinping, introduced a concept called the “Global Governance Initiative” (GGI) which lays out a platform for the development of a ‘new world order’. Xi stated that “Global governance has reached a new crossroads. We must continue to take a clear

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Putin Speech

Putin Speech At Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State Summit: Content & Analysis

China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Energy, Finance, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has made a keynote speech to the Heads of State attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation annual summit in Tianjin, China. He discussed the ending of World War II in Asia, the roles and cooperation of the SCO, reform at the United Nations, the new SCO 2035 Strategy, Intra-SCO trade, financial

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation: 2025 Demographics & Tianjin Summit Overview

Asia, China, Commonwealth of Independent States, Eurasian Economic Union, Middle East, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

The annual Heads of State meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is set to take place in Tianjin, northern China from August 31 to September 1. It will be attended by more than 20 heads of state, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, in addition to the heads of 10 international organizations, such as the

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