Will Azerbaijan Defense Pacts Reshape the Regional Security Order?
For decades, Azerbaijan shaped its security strategy under the long shadow of Russia. It is dependent on Russian arms, wary of Russian influence, constrained by geography and superpower dynamics. But by mid-2025, that paradigm is shifting. Baku is no longer content to be a consumer of external security; it is becoming an active architect of […]
China Post-Zero-COVID Recovery: Domestic Consumption vs Export Dependence in Q3–Q4 2025
The world is watching China’s next act. After years of zero-COVID restrictions, lockdown cycles, and industrial disruption, the People’s Republic is seeking to shift its growth model from export dependency toward domestic consumption. Yet this pivot is neither simple nor assured. In Q3–Q4 2025, China’s economy will be tested on multiple fronts: Can consumer demand […]