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Qatar Maintains Active Mediation Between Washington and Tehran Amid Strait Security Crisis

The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed its active role in relaying messages between Washington and Tehran in an effort to de-escalate Middle East tensions. Speaking at a press briefing in Doha, official spokesperson Dr. Majed Al Ansari reiterated Qatar's commitment to dialogue, warning against the targeting of vital infrastructure and advocating for long-term coexistence and open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Alvara Merrick · September 29, 2026

Trump Forecasts Plunge in Oil Prices as War End Nears

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that global oil prices will drop sharply once the conflict with Iran concludes, pointing to recent increases in U.S.-escorted crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite rejecting Tehran's proposal to fully reopen the maritime transit corridor on Iranian terms, Washington expressed confidence that ongoing military pressure will compel Tehran to concede, securing long-term regional stability and lowering global energy costs.

Botakoz Unbayeva · September 29, 2026

Is Europe Facing an Unexpected Winter Energy Blackout?

As potential U.S. diesel export restrictions threaten to deepen Europe’s energy crisis, the EU has spent an extra €100 billion on imports while getting zero additional fuel. With Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushing crude past $110, Brussels is urging mandatory consumption cuts while accelerating its push toward energy sovereignty.

Botakoz Unbayeva · September 29, 2026

Uzbekistan’s 35th Independence Anniversary Celebrated in Rotterdam

By Sharif Akhmedov, Rotterdam

EUReflect News · September 29, 2026

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges world to restore trust

Saadia Ajbaili · September 29, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Calls for Diplomacy and Regional Stability at 81st UN General Assembly

Saadia Ajbaili · September 29, 2026

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif: “Peace is a choice”

Saadia Ajbaili · September 28, 2026

$10 Billion in Seven Months: What Does Kyrgyzstan’s Trade Reveal About the Economy?

Imports grew 8.7% while exports managed only 2.7%, leaving Kyrgyzstan reliant on outside markets for consumer goods, industrial materials and equipment. The $10bn total masks a widening trade deficit that must be financed.

Abdul Hamid Hamid Al-Kba · September 28, 2026

Uzbekistan Marks 35 Years of Independence in Brussels

Uzbekistan Marks 35 Years of Independence With a Solemn Celebration in Brussels. Ambassadors, EU officials and the diplomatic corps gather to honour Uzbekistan’s ancient legacy and its deepening strategic partnership with Belgium and the European Union.

Derya Soysal · September 27, 2026

September 27 – Remembrance Day: Honoring Azerbaijan’s Martyrs

Azerbaijan marks September 27 as Remembrance Day, honouring the 98 civilians and nearly 3,000 soldiers who died in the 44-day war that ended three decades of Armenian occupation.

Muhammad Ali Pasha · September 27, 2026

Azerbaijan’s Journey from Liberation to Lasting Peace – 6 Years of Victory

The 2020 conflict ended nearly three decades of Armenian control and restored territory Baku says it had been denied through unenforced UN Security Council resolutions since 1993.

Fatima Tuz Zehra · September 27, 2026

Business Diplomat: Awareness in Youth, a Mark on the Economy

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. Business Diplomat's expert interview series argues that the ten-year economic mark of youth training depends less on capital or technology than on whether young people first grasp that a field called business diplomacy exists.

Aysenur Karagoz · September 26, 2026

Business Diplomat: Rules, Consensus and Honest Work

A privilege is granted to one and can be withdrawn; a rule applies to all and makes tomorrow predictable. That distinction is the first thing a foreign investor asks about a country, according to the interview.

Sherzod Pulatov · September 25, 2026

Business Diplomat: The Limits of Flexibility and Sincerity

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. A cross-cultural adviser argues that over-adapting reads as weakness and invites harder bargaining, while sincerity and restraint build partnerships that survive long negotiations.

Aysenur Karagoz · September 25, 2026

Maroc : le PAM en tête des législatives, entre recomposition politique et ambitions pour 2030

Arrivé en tête des élections législatives du 23 septembre, le Parti authenticité et modernité (PAM) ouvre une nouvelle séquence politique au Maroc. Entre faible participation, enjeux de gouvernance et préparation de la Coupe du monde 2030, le prochain gouvernement devra accompagner les ambitions de développement du Royaume tout en répondant aux attentes sociales de la population.

EUReflect News · September 25, 2026

Business Diplomat: A Year That Leads to the Summit

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 Polat · September 24, 2026

Business Diplomat: The Art of Managing Ambition

This interview is conducted with **Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan**, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.

İsmail Polat · September 24, 2026

Business Diplomat: A Bridge Between Two Worlds

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 Unbayeva · September 24, 2026

Speech by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Speech by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Derya Soysal · September 24, 2026

Bulut Bağcı: "We Reaffirm Our Confidence in Brussels and Belgium"

Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.

EUReflect News · September 23, 2026

Why Central Asia Is Moving onto the U.S. Investment Map: The Uzbekistan Opportunity

In Dialogue with Nazar Astanov, CEO of North Star Investment Group Mirshod Shakirov and Nazar Astanov discuss U.S. capital, Uzbekistan’s investment transformation and Central Asia’s emerging place in the global economy.

Mirshod Shakirov · September 23, 2026

Berlin and Beijing Urge Economic Stability Amid Rising EU-China Trade Friction

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Germany to oppose trade protectionism and maintain open markets following talks with German representative Johann Wadephul. While Beijing advocated for dialogue and mutual cooperation to avoid a trade war, Berlin emphasized that stable economic relations require a genuine level playing field and fair competition for European companies. The high-level discussions also touched on global security issues, including Ukraine, Iran, and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Botakoz Unbayeva · September 22, 2026