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Conferences Events Festivals · International

The Akhal-Teke Horse and the Soul of Turkmenistan at Thirty-Five

“These horses are an unearthly breed. Perfection, miracles of miracles. … Gold that came down from heaven.”

Politics · International Relations

Kazakhs Will Vote the Qurultay

This Sunday, 23 August 2026, millions of Kazakhstanis will walk into polling stations to take part in one of the most consequential moments in their nation’s modern history: the first-ever election to the Qurultay (Құрылтай), Kazakhstan’s newly established single-chamber parliament.

Derya Soysal3d ago

Politics · International Relations

King Philippe of Belgium Visits Kazakhstan in October 2026

At a glance From 12 to 15 October 2026, King Philippe of the Belgians will pay his first-ever State visit to Kazakhstan, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. It will be the first time in history that a Belgian sovereign travels on an official visit to the Central Asian country, since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.

Derya Soysal4d ago

Politics · International Relations

Interview with H.E. Khandker Masudul Alam, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium

Interview with H.E. Khandker Masudul Alam, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union

Derya Soysal4d ago

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

The Hidden Risk in America’s AI Strategy

The new strategy may deepen reliance on large AI models and computing infrastructure, conflicting with diverse defense ecosystem goals.

İsmail Polat4d ago

Politics · International Relations

Iran Says Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Deal Conditions

• Iran says Hormuz will remain closed. • Tehran demands an end to US oil sanctions. • The June interim deal has collapsed. • Iran signals a more offensive posture.

Ipek Tuncer5d ago

General · International

A New Experiment in Turkmenistan: Can Technology Transform the Transport Sector?

Adoption may hinge on pricing after the trial, as smaller companies might find the full features hard to sustain.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba6d ago

Travel · Culture Heritage

Kazakhstan: The World’s Most Underrated Travel Destination

When people, especially in Europe, think of great travel destinations, they often imagine France, Spain, Italy, Japan or Thailand. Rarely does Kazakhstan come to mind. Yet this vast Central Asian nation offers something increasingly difficult to find in modern tourism: authenticity. But for me, as a Belgian journalist, Kazakhstan is one of the most underrated travel destinations. It is so rich that, in one country, you can experience so many different things.

Derya Soysal6d ago

Politics · International Relations

Full-scale war might return to Yemen if Houthi strikes continue, the UN warns

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges the sides to de-escalate before its too late to stop civilian suffering

EUReflect News6d ago

Politics · International Relations

‘Mustaqillik’ Generation: New Navigators of the Silk Road

The 'Mustaqillik Generation' is leveraging tech hubs like IT Park to export digital services globally, with startups like TheCarGo serving US clients from Tashkent, marking a shift from silk to software on the new Silk Road.

Sadriddin Suyarov6d ago

Politics · International Relations

Trump Weighs New Economic Pressure on Iran as War Drags On

The Trump administration is considering tougher economic measures against Iran, including sanctions on Chinese oil refiners and banks. Washington aims to cut Tehran's revenue and supply networks, but broader measures could deepen tensions with Beijing.

Ipek TuncerAugust 16, 2026

Politics · International Relations

WHO Warns Global Rehabilitation Gap Is Leaving Millions Without Essential Care

Around 2.4 billion people worldwide could benefit from rehabilitation, according to WHO. Yet more than half of those needing services in low- and middle-income countries do not receive them, highlighting a growing global health access gap.

Ipek TuncerAugust 16, 2026

Conferences Events Festivals · International

Kazakhstan and Belgium Mark 34 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Cycling Ride in Brussels

Ambassador Roman Vassilenko said cycling mirrors bilateral ties, requiring balance, momentum and mutual support.

EUReflect NewsAugust 16, 2026

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

Türkiye Emerges as Europe’s Key Black Sea Partner

Turkey's role is concretized through the MCM Black Sea task group, which has conducted 10 activations, and its mandate is being extended to cover energy assets like the Sakarya Gas Field.

İsmail PolatAugust 16, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

Hangzhou: China’s $86 Billion AI Hub

Hangzhou's patient approach includes allocating 15% of annual fiscal revenue to tech and reserving buildings for startups like Game Science.

Zhansaya NurlanovnaAugust 16, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

China's National Computing Grid Builds the Infrastructure of the AI Age

A key innovation is the direct connection between desert solar and wind farms and data centers, bypassing the grid to cut costs and carbon emissions.

Botakoz UnbayevaAugust 16, 2026

Technology · Artificial Intelligence Ai

China Accelerates AI Push Across the Economy Under “AI Plus” Initiative

The State Council's August 2025 guideline sets AI integration targets of 70% by 2027 and 90% by 2030 across key sectors, with scientific discovery as the top priority.

Alvara MerrickAugust 16, 2026

Energy · Global Energy Policy

Critical Minerals Gain Strategic Importance in EU–Myanmar Relations

As the EU seeks to diversify critical mineral supplies, Myanmar's role as a top producer is undercut by Beijing's grip on processing, leaving Western buyers paying a structural premium.

Botakoz UnbayevaAugust 15, 2026

Politics · International Relations

US Measles Cases Reach 35-Year High as Vaccination Rates Decline

The US has recorded 2,566 confirmed measles cases in 2026, the highest annual total in more than 35 years. With 93% of cases involving unvaccinated people or unknown vaccination status, declining MMR vaccination rates are raising renewed public health concerns.

Ipek TuncerAugust 15, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Myanmar Moves Higher on Europe’s Indo-Pacific Agenda

Myanmar supplied 60% of global dysprosium and terbium in 2023, critical for EV motors and wind turbines, per industry analysts.

Botakoz UnbayevaAugust 15, 2026

Politics · International Relations

US Travel Industry Warns Visa Bond Expansion Could Hit Tourism

The U.S. travel industry warns that expanding the visa bond program could discourage international visitors and hurt the economy. The program allows bonds of up to $20,000 for certain applicants, while overseas travel to the U.S. has already fallen 4.3% this year.

Ipek TuncerAugust 15, 2026

Politics · International Relations

US Presses Countries to Choose Sides in AI Race With China

The United States is preparing to pressure dozens of countries to choose between competing AI frameworks led by Washington and Beijing. The move aims to limit China's access to critical minerals, AI technologies and semiconductor supply chains.

Ipek TuncerAugust 15, 2026

Defense · Defense Policy Strategy

Why EU–Pakistan Defence Cooperation Matters Now

The EU's 2019 Strategic Engagement Plan provides the framework for security cooperation, but Pakistan's strategic culture, shaped by the military since 1947, poses both opportunities and limits for partnership.

Alvara MerrickAugust 15, 2026

Politics · International Relations

Drone crashes in Romania without being detected

For the second time a foreign drone flew into the territory of a NATO member country.

EUReflect NewsAugust 14, 2026

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