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Kazakhstan will struggle to boost oil output

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KAZAKHSTAN

Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…

Iran’s gas sector requires investment and know-how

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IRAN

The EU on March 10 set a deadline of 2027 to “achieve independence” from Russian gas. Iran, which has the world’s second-largest gas reserves, has the potential to become a major…

Turkmen economy shows increasing signs of strain

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TURKMENISTAN

Economic problems in Turkmenistan.

Ankara eyes greater role in Africa

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TURKEY

It reflects Turkey’s ambition to position itself as a rising global player, offering an alternative to Western and Chinese influences in Africa.

Turkey’s space programme may prove too ambitious

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TURKEY

It was touted by Ankara as another step towards the realisation of ambitious goals for its space programme set by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in February 2021. Yet, despite…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

The EU will encounter obstacles in the South Caucasus

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CAUCASUS

This follows years of the region being regarded as of peripheral interest to Brussels. Nonetheless, relations have not always been smooth.

Uzbek president’s problems will mount in long term

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UZBEKISTAN

Constitutional change could keep him in power until 2037, providing an opportunity to transform Uzbekistan’s socio-economic conditions. However, significant domestic and foreign…

Foreign ties may help to alleviate Cuba’s crises

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CUBA

International relations may provide some respite. Recent visits by President Miguel Diaz-Canel to Algiers, Moscow, Istanbul and Beijing prompted several gestures that should ease…

Iran impact on global oil market will be slow

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INT/IRAN

This drop reflected concerns over China's slowdown, fears that Greece would be forced to leave the euro-area, and the agreement of a deal between Iran and the P5+1 powers (five…