Uzbekistan Announces Logistics Hub for Humanitarian Assistance

We publish here in full the official announcement of establishment of an International Multifunctional Transport and Logistics Hub for Humanitarian Assistance on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev Today, the threat of a humanitarian crisis is growing in many regions of the world, associated with the severe economic consequences…

Zambia’s President Hichilema Visits Parliament

President Hichilema

In his address to MEPs, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema thanked Parliament for its support, advocated closer relations with the EU and condemned the war against Ukraine. Introducing President Hichilema EP President Roberta Metsola said Zambia stands as an example of a mature democracy for the whole of the African continent. Now more than ever, in…

Aux Armes De Bruxelles

Aux Armes de Bruxelles

Wonder around (as so many tourists do) Brussels’ Quartier de L’Ilot Sacre (“Sacred Island”) and you are still likely to be regaled by waiters trying to lure you into their restaurants. The practice is actually no longer supposed to take place but such was the impact of the pandemic that some say they’ve little option…

Kazakhstan Keeps a Seat at the Top Table, but Stays Off the Menu

John Hulsman

Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan have been urged to forge “ever closer” relations in order to see off the potential threat from “belligerent” neighbours. This was one of the messages from foreign policy expert John C. Hulsman who was speaking at a Brussels conference on Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Hulsman, a Board Member of the…

From Podium to Humanitarian Powerhouse: Julia Gershun’s Battle for Ukraine’s Children

Julia Gershun

Former Ukrainian Miss Universe Julia Gershun has spent the last three months in tireless humanitarian efforts to evacuate women and children from Ukraine. The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of Peace Committee of Ukraine spoke to James Wilson about the urgent priorities ahead. Before the Russian attack on Ukraine in the early hours of 24…