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"The Great Silk Road", Center of Expert Analysis

"The Great Silk Road" Center of Expert Analysis (GSR) is an independent center of expertise. The Centre of Expert Analysis provides in-depth analysis of the forces shaping the policies of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of China, the People's Republic of China, Georgia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, Turkey, the Russian Federation, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States on the East-West and North-South trade corridors, as well as political and economic recommendations that authoritatively inform and significantly shape the debate in these countries.

The purpose of the GSR is to provide a platform for expert cooperation to increase awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the countries along the Renewed Silk Road and its global implications, and to promote collaboration for the sustainable development of all countries along the Renewed Silk Road and the coherent development of the East-West and North-South Corridor countries in a global context. GSR topics include financial and political climate change and its implications, resources, logistics, energy corridors and economic cooperation, policy-making, and legislation in the countries.

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Climate&Environment

New steps towards a green energy corridor between the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea and Europe

Harvey Dzodin: Cop29 is Azerbaijan’s moment to step into the global sunshine

COP29. Threats of climate change for agriculture in Central Asia: climatic risks and adaptation of the agricultural sector

The role of Azerbaijan in the energy transition to pure sources within COP29

Geopolitics

The Global Governance Initiative: A Chance for the Global South and a New Stage of World Politics

Tianjin: SCO Summit, August 31 – September 1

The Middle Corridor as a Geoeconomic Chance for the Caucasus and Central Asia

The Peaceful Silk Road: China’s Path of Diplomacy

Belt&Road

Central Asia on the Rise – China’s Record Belt and Road Investments in 2025

On June 17, 2025, the second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Results

From Beijing to Astana - Evolution of the “Central Asia – China” Format

Xi Jinping to Attend the 2nd “China–Central Asia” Summit in Kazakhstan

Trade&Investments

Tariff timeout - why does the US need a truce with China if it does not want peace?

Supply Chains Under Fire and the US Attempt to Reshape the World Economy

Trump's decision could reshape the global economy: Prolonged trade war looms

Georgia and Uzbekistan: Partnership for the Development of the Middle Corridor and Access to the Black Sea

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The Global Governance Initiative: A Chance for the Global South and a New Stage of World Politics

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The Middle Corridor as a Geoeconomic Chance for the Caucasus and Central Asia

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The Peaceful Silk Road: China’s Path of Diplomacy

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Washington 2025: The Role of the United States in the Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Process

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Is China going to invite Trump to the WWII victory celebrations in September 2025?