Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Economic relations are one of the important elements of civil society. They cannot appear and develop by themselves, but are formed under the influence of the state and society. If society has an influence on the economy through social norms, the state ensures its development based on the laws…
Photo by Yubin Zhou on Unsplash The EU and China have held high level talks about closer cooperation on common global challenges. A statement from the European Commission said, “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has had a severe impact on the global economy.” This, it said, had “triggered a humanitarian crisis and aggravating food and energy security challenges.” EC…
Photo by Orkhan Farmanli on Unsplash In a lightning operation earlier this week Azerbaijan disarmed the military infrastructure in Karabakh and dissolved the political system, describing the action as a solution to the peaceful reintegration of Armenians from Karabakh into the political and economic system of Azerbaijan. Very soon after the first military engagements began the EU issued…
Photo by Brandon Morales on Unsplash EU council chief Charles Michel has described Ukraine as “a crime scene.” He was addressing the UN Security council meeting in New York. Michel added, “The perpetrator is sitting in this very room. You know who you are.” The former Belgian PM added, “The Kremlin dreams of restoring the old Russian empire. After Ukraine,…
Photo by Marie Rouilly on Unsplash On 21 September, the Russian Air Force launched its first attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a long time. Kyiv came under attack – at least 20 missiles were shot down in the airspace around the Ukrainian capital. As a result of the strike on Rivne, the city briefly lost electricity –…
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash The Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States, held on September 14 in Dushanbe, had literal historical and political significance. It completed the full cycle of Central Asian summits began in 2018 at the initiative of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and endorsed by the leaders of all countries in the…
Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash One of the critical tasks Uzbekistan faces today in our complex era is the proper education of the younger generation and effective implementation of youth policy. Therefore, particular emphasis is placed in the country on addressing the pressing issues related to the health, social status, education, and employment of the youth on…
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash Support for Ukraine dominated discussions of local and regional leaders from across the EU when they met in the European Capital of Culture on 18-19 September. There were strong calls for an increase in the EU’s long-term funding for Ukraine to enable its reconstruction, strengthen its decentralisation process and support it along its…
Photo by M.T.ElGassier on Unsplash The EU says it is strengthening its support to Libya by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus on shelter, health, food, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection. From the…
Photo by Ying Wu on Unsplash The EU and China have both said that they wish to pursue “stable and constructive relations”. The pledge comes amidst growing tensions surrounding China’s policy towards its near neighbour, Taiwan, and other issues. European Council President Charles Michel met with China’s Prime Minister LI Qiang in the margins of…
