Russia's Pivot To Asia: Issue 34

Russia’s own domestic and international version of the Belt & Road Initiative has taken a lot of preparatory steps this week, with significant updates concerning the International North-South Transport Corridor, the proposed Trans-Afghan Railway and Russia-China cross-border river connectivity all catching the eye as global supply chains shift. Elsewhere, diplomatic efforts continue in Africa and Asia, while the BRICS Foreign Ministers meetings in Rio de Janeiro welcome the new partner states. New global geo-connectivity patterns are rapidly emerging. With best wishes! Russia’s Pivot To Asia