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Feb 04 2025 
Ottoman Empire 2.0?
Pepe Escobar joins #NewRulesPodcast to discuss Turkey’s political and economic expansion in Syria, Africa, and Central Asia.
(2:20) Turkey’s political elites
(7:42) 90% of Turkish elites are Atlanticists
(11:31) Erdogan’s double game with Russia and China
(16:16) Will Syria backfire?
(27:12) Turkey: Energy superpower?
(32:50) Central Asia: Turkey’s next frontier
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Dec 30 2024 
Crash of Azerbaijani civilian airliner in Kazakhstan
Accidental tragedy or monstrous provocation?
Editorial at the Strategic Culture Foundation.
It may be hoped that the attempts by Russia’s adversaries to politicize this tragedy and use it to weaken the trusting relations between historically close nations are doomed to failure.
The crash investigation of the Brazilian-built Embraer 190 airliner is ongoing, and therefore, it is too early… Continue reading -
Jun 01 2024 
The Afghans Who Came in from the Cold
The whole Russia-Taliban love affair involves a humongous package – encompassing oil, gas, minerals and loads of rail connectivity.
By Pepe Escobar at the Strategic Culture Foundation.
Russia, SCO, BRICS: The normalization of Afghanistan
This past Sunday in Doha, I had a meeting with three high-level representatives of the Taliban Political Office in Qatar, including a founding member… Continue reading -
May 21 2024 
Valdai Club: Granite Does Not Melt: The Prospects for Cooperation Between Central Asia and Russia
Comment – There is no need, it speaks for itself and is a joy to see that some area in the world is really peaceful and stable. For your enjoyment today!
The well-being of the peoples of the six countries of Eurasia, as well as, in many ways, the peace and stability of the region depends… Continue reading
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Feb 25 2024 
Russia’s Victory in Ukraine resonates in Central Asia
Russian victory against NATO and personal approach won over the Taliban and Central Asian stans
By Amb. MK Bhadrakumar at Indian Punchline
Russia’s stunning victory in the battle of Avdeevka and the rout of the Ukrainian military, boosts the credibility of Russia as provider of security for the Central Asian region. The point is not lost on… Continue reading
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Aug 19 2023 
Central Asia is the prime battlefield in the New Great Game
By Pepe Escobar and first posted at The Cradle
Samarkand, Uzbekistan – The historical Heartland – or Central Eurasia – already is, and will continue to be, the prime battlefield in the New Great Game, fought between the United States and the China-Russia strategic partnership.
The original Great Game pitted the British and Russian empires in the… Continue reading
