Azerbaijan has more than doubled its natural-gas exports to Russia, shipping up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day to its northern neighbor.

• Date: 11.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 11.03.2010  |  External Relations  |  from hurriyetdailynews.com

As Brussels painstakingly deliberates the merits of aspiring European Union members in the Balkans, Beijing has begun an investment offensive in the region. But is China’s money talking economics or politics?

• Date: 04.03.2010  |  Published on EGF: 04.03.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle

China tightens controls on internet use, requiring anyone who wants to set up a website to meet regulators and produce ID documents.

• Date: 23.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 23.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from bbc.co.uk

The Dalai Lama is now in Washington despite stark criticism from the Chinese government. To avoid upsetting China, President Barack Obama has decided to keep the meeting low-key.

• Date: 18.02.2010  |  Published on EGF: 18.02.2010  |  External Relations  |  from Deutsche Welle