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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

ECO and Georgia - between neutrality and strategic interest

Contours of American Pressure – Greater Central Asia in the New Superpower Game

"Xi graciously invited me to China": Trump announced a visit after trade talks

April 2025 - Global Gateway versus Belt and Road: A New Geopolitical Duel?

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

Gulnara Safarli
Green Energy Corridor Azerbaijan-Central Asia: Prospects for the South Caucasus

Irina Khalturina
China, Azerbaijan, Pakistan: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

GSR
Georgia and China update free trade agreement - course for expanding opportunities

Elbrus Mammadov
ECO and Georgia - between neutrality and strategic interest

Elbrus Mammadov
Contours of American Pressure – Greater Central Asia in the New Superpower Game