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Sport · Motorsport

F1: Race Week in Baku

Formula 1 Heads to Baku, Where the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Will Be Held on a Saturday for the First Time

Dmytro MelnykSeptember 22, 2026

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

Can the Makkah Pact Survive the Houthi Challenge?

Houthi ballistic missiles and drones have struck Riyadh and other strategic sites, while Saudi Arabia has reportedly sought extra interceptor stocks to sustain its air defences.

Uroosa KhanSeptember 21, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: Listening, Benefit and Justice

Listening before speaking is framed as diplomacy's most basic skill, applied here to managers, companies and institutions. The test of any initiative becomes what it adds to the people and the country, not profit alone.

Sherzod PulatovSeptember 22, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: Justice and Consensus at the Same Table

A mediator with years at the table argues that justice in commercial disputes is a method, not a verdict: listen to both sides, separate evidence from emotion, find a lawful and reasonable solution. The strongest claim is that justice is not making one side the winner.

Sherzod PulatovSeptember 21, 2026

Interview · Online Interviews

Business Diplomat: A Four-Layer Event Model

This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Erendor, an academic specializing in international relations, international law, and security studies, whose research focuses on cybersecurity, terrorism, the Turkic world, and international organizations.

İsmail PolatSeptember 20, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: Listen, Follow Through, Build Confidence

The first principle breaks problem-solving into four steps: listen, carry the issue to decision-makers, propose a solution, and follow through until a result is achieved. Each step addresses a common failure in institutional follow-through.

Sherzod PulatovSeptember 20, 2026

General · Breaking News

OMPT Practice Review: Free Timed Mocks for OMPT A to G

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Test AdminSeptember 19, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: A Ten-Year Mark on the Economy

Business Diplomat's fifth expert interview asks what a decade of training young people in business diplomacy can do for a national economy, and answers in terms of exports, investment and international partnerships rather than quick wins.

Aigerim AbsamatovaSeptember 19, 2026

Politics · International Relations

COP31 Antalya: Türkiye's Climate Leadership Summit

Türkiye will host COP31 in Antalya in November 2026, the first time the UN climate summit has been held in the country. Emine Erdoğan, chair of the UN's zero-waste advisory board, frames the hosting as recognition of Türkiye's circular economy push.

İsmail PolatSeptember 19, 2026

Economy · Global Economy

The End of Western Dominance: Asia’s Rise and the Emerging New World Order

Spain and France refused overflight rights for U.S. warplanes during the Iran campaign, while central banks bought gold at rates unseen since the 1960s as oil producers dumped Treasuries.

Uroosa KhanSeptember 19, 2026

Conferences Events Festivals · International

Pakistan Heritage Day to celebrate culture, tradition and diversity in Brussels

More than a celebration of tradition, Pakistan Heritage Day seeks to build bridges between communities by sharing Pakistan’s culture, history and diversity with the multicultural city of Brussels.

Saadia AjbailiSeptember 19, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: Strategic Responsibility in Trade

This interview brings together Ayşe Nur Karagöz, an EUREFLECT contributor with a Master’s degree in Islamic Law and Islamic Political Philosophy, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Evkuran, a distinguished Turkish scholar. The interview reframes commercial etiquette as a security instrument: supplier choices in energy, defence and advanced technology can create dependency or expose sensitive information, so the question becomes whether a meeting should happen at all.

Aysenur KaragozSeptember 18, 2026

Interview · Online Interviews

Business Diplomat: Three Gains from Protocol

This interview was conducted with **Hojiakbar Mavlyanov**, one of Kyrgyzstan’s young and dynamic members of parliament. A politician with experience in international affairs and a strong understanding of diplomatic protocol, Mavlyanov has represented Kyrgyzstan on numerous international platforms. Alongside his political career, he also brings experience in business and strategic advisory work, allowing him to approach contemporary issues from the interconnected perspectives of politics, diplomacy and the private sector. In this interview, Mavlyanov shares his views on diplomacy, political leadership and business, offering insight into the role of a new generation of Kyrgyz representatives in an evolving international environment.

Botakoz UnbayevaSeptember 18, 2026

Conferences Events Festivals · International

Arabian Travel Market 2026: Dubai Positions Tourism as a Platform for International Cooperation

The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September 2026 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” The event brings together tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies, investors and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond. More than a major tourism trade show, ATM 2026 serves as a platform for governments and international organisations to discuss resilience, cooperation and the future of mobility in the face of geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges.

EUReflect NewsSeptember 16, 2026

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

How Russia Is Turning Cheap, Chinese-Linked Technology Into a Battlefield Advantage

Russia's Geran-5 drone and Banderol cruise missile rely on Chinese-made jet engines, navigation computers and communications electronics, and each could cost around $100,000 — a fraction of the $2 million-plus price tag on comparable Western missiles.

Shohjahon MajidovSeptember 16, 2026

Technology · Digitalization

E-Commerce in Kazakhstan: An $8 Billion Market and the Dominance of Digital Platforms

Digital platforms handled 86 percent of online retail sales, led by Kaspi.kz, Ozon, Wildberries, Halyk Market and Forte Market, concentrating the market among a handful of players.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-KbaSeptember 16, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Middle East War Threatens Global Energy Security

The widening Middle East conflict is creating a new global security challenge as attacks on Saudi Arabia, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled diplomacy threaten energy supplies and international trade.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 15, 2026

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

How Green Spaces Shape Well-Being

The places where people live may influence more than their physical health. Growing research in environmental psychology suggests that access to green spaces can also be associated with psychological well-being. New European evidence is examining how parks, vegetation and greener neighbourhoods shape people's everyday experiences of stress, connection and quality of life.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 15, 2026

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

The Psychology of Workplace Well-Being

Work is more than a source of income. It can provide structure, social connection, purpose and a sense of belonging, but workplace conditions can also create significant psychological pressure. New European research is placing greater emphasis on how workload, communication, job insecurity and organisational culture shape employees' mental well-being.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 15, 2026

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

Social Media and Youth Happiness

Social media has become a central part of young people's everyday lives, but its relationship with happiness is more complicated than a simple question of screen time. New European and international research suggests that the effects of social media depend on how young people use these platforms, their social environment and the type of engagement they experience online.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 15, 2026

Psychology · Psychoanalytic Theories

Why Loneliness Is Rising in Europe

Loneliness is increasingly being understood not simply as a private emotional experience, but as a broader psychological and social issue. New European research shows that younger generations are particularly vulnerable, while changes in social life, digital communication, work patterns and community structures are reshaping how people experience connection.

Ipek TuncerSeptember 15, 2026

Conferences Events Festivals · National

Cemil Soysal: A Dedicated Ambassador for Brussels

In the heart of Brussels, where history, gastronomy and international exchange meet, Cemil Soysal has built far more than a successful hospitality business. Through his leadership of Brasserie Ommegang, he has become a committed ambassador for the city, promoting its culture, supporting its economy and bringing people together around the traditions that make Brussels unique.

EUReflect NewsSeptember 12, 2026

Interview · Face To Face Interviews

Business Diplomat: The Commercial Cost of Cultural Mistakes

Cultural missteps rarely get mentioned in the room, but the article argues they show up later as slower replies, postponed meetings and deals that quietly go to another candidate.

Aigerim AbsamatovaSeptember 12, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Kazakhstan's New Political Era: Constitutional reform

Brussels, September 2026 — When the Mission of Kazakhstan to the European Union gathered diplomats, journalists and academics under the round felt roof of a traditional yurt for the latest edition of the Shanyraq Dialogues, the symbolism was deliberate.

Derya SoysalSeptember 12, 2026

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