Mirshod Shakirov, founder of Business Diplomat, aims to institutionalize business diplomacy in Uzbekistan, a first in Central Asia.
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could strengthen Pakistan’s strategic and diplomatic role, deepen trilateral defence cooperation and advance collective security amid evolving challenges across the Middle East and South Asia.
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Trump is shifting his Iran strategy toward economic pressure rather than immediate military escalation. As Tehran uses the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, Washington faces a difficult choice between maintaining pressure and creating space for a broader diplomatic settlement.
İran and the United States are locked in a critical dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran links a full reopening to sanctions relief and other concessions, while Washington seeks to restore shipping without weakening its broader position.
NATO's Ankara Summit highlights Europe's shift toward stronger defence capabilities and strategic autonomy. Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, tensions with Russia and uncertainty over US policy, Europe faces a difficult choice between militarization and preserving its post-war cooperative legacy.
The Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye defense pact could reshape Middle East security by strengthening regional self-reliance. Yet nuclear ambiguity, divergent interests, US ties and the risk of wider conflict could challenge its ability to deliver lasting stability.
Turkmenistan’s economy grew by 6.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by strong oil and gas output alongside gains in construction, trade, and services. While economic stability remains solid, long-term resilience will depend on accelerating diversification beyond the energy sector.
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Germany and France, the EU's twin engines, are locked in intensifying rivalry over investment appeal, industrial jobs, and political vision. Foreign investment is declining, layoffs continue in autos and banking, and disputes over Ukraine and MERCOSUR are deepening the rift between Berlin and Paris.
Azerbaijan is strengthening its role as a regional investment and Islamic finance hub by leveraging strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and the Middle Corridor. The Baku IsDB Forum highlighted diversification, Gulf investment potential, and sustainable economic cooperation across the region.
Africa’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly and could create jobs, attract investment, and support economic growth, potentially addressing some drivers of migration. However, experts argue tourism alone cannot reduce migration, as benefits are uneven, security risks remain high, and broader economic reforms are still essential.
The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) has officially completed the first milestone of Tourism House Brussels, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between the global tourism industry and the European institutional ecosystem.
LUANDA, ANGOLA — Under the high patronage of the President of the Republic, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, Angola hosted the Angola Investment Summit from June 17 to 19, 2026. The summit was an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, held in partnership with the Global Tourism Forum Institute (GTFI), based in Brussels and Dubai.
The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit opened on Thursday in the Angolan capital with a level of protocol rarely seen before.