The disappearing Aral Sea represents an environmental disaster that can only be reversed through joint efforts in practical restoration, backed by international help. Promising early steps have been made, but more will be needed.

With assistance from the EU’s Global Gateway infrastructure fund, Kyrgyzstan hopes to become a major player in hydropower and potential energy exporter in Central Asia.

If past is precedent, we won’t be seeing any real ‘consequences’ from the seizure of a Russian tanker by Ukraine.

The Donbass will certainly be up for discussion – but what about the elephant in the room?

If history is any indication, don’t expect Russia to jump to Iran’s assistance in the event of a US military strike.