Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China’s New Silk Road Initiative is not just about land; some of it is also maritime. In fact, China is completing a cluster of ports across the globe, from Asia to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, enabling the export and import of vital goods and resources.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: The recent BRICS meeting ended with a symbolic image of the BRICS currency in the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Perhaps, before this meeting, some experts did not believe in continuing BRICS as a block (or newly emerging network). Although India’s veto of Turkey’s membership showed that BRICS has a relatively long way to go to gain power from the expansion channel of the alliance, views on BRICS show it to be largely successful. BRICS money and its display in Putin’s hands are signs of seriousness in BRICS and its increasing importance in the future.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Before the Russia-Ukraine war, few imagined the world would once again be thrust into the abyss of war and the tensions that accompany it. But now, the shadow of conflict looms over many parts of the globe.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: China recently announced that it will impose restrictions on antimony exports from September 15th. Export restrictions include six antimony-related products, including antimony ore, metals, and gold-antimony smelting and separation technology.
Strategic Council Online – Opinion: Recently, the European Parliament passed the Artificial Intelligence Act. The provisions of this law were agreed upon during the negotiations of the EU member states in December 2023, and the European Parliament approved its final text. The purpose of this law is to protect fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and the sustainability of the environment against dangerous artificial intelligence. It has set obligations to eliminate its possible risks, although it also emphasizes innovation and strengthening.