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Seoul Institute of Global Affairs - SIGA SIGA is a Korea-based independent think tank dedicated to the analysis of global political, strategic, and economic developments.

"Turning geography into capacity: Azerbaijan’s corridor strategy" by Fuad Shahbazov
01/10/2026

"Turning geography into capacity: Azerbaijan’s corridor strategy" by Fuad Shahbazov

Global competition for resilient supply chains and reliable transit routes is intensifying, increasing the strategic importance of alternative trade

"South Korea Is Building a Central Asian Strategy" by Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu
18/09/2026

"South Korea Is Building a Central Asian Strategy"
by Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu

The first South Korea-Central Asia summit in Seoul on September 16 marked an important turning point. President Lee Jae Myung invited the leaders of

"Kazakhstan Shifts from Transit Hub to Regional Connector" by Zhanat Momynkulov
15/09/2026

"Kazakhstan Shifts from Transit Hub to Regional Connector" by Zhanat Momynkulov

On a map, Kazakhstan’s transit advantage appears self-evident. The country lies between China and Europe, borders Russia, and reaches westward through the

US-China Rivalry and the Future of AI Governance, Interview with Prof. Dr. Özgür Tüfekçi by Ali Ertugrul Oztarsu
07/09/2026

US-China Rivalry and the Future of AI Governance,
Interview with Prof. Dr. Özgür Tüfekçi by Ali Ertugrul Oztarsu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a defining arena of geopolitical competition. Beyond the race to develop advanced AI models, major powers

"Tajikistan Embraces a Multi-Vector Foreign Policy"Interview with: Muhammad Shamsuddinov by Ali Ertugrul Oztarsu
26/08/2026

"Tajikistan Embraces a Multi-Vector Foreign Policy"
Interview with: Muhammad Shamsuddinov by Ali Ertugrul Oztarsu

Central Asia is undergoing a period of significant geopolitical and economic transformation. The growing role of China, the changing position of Russia, the

"South Korea’s Rise as a Global Defence Exporter" by Arda Akdogan
06/08/2026

"South Korea’s Rise as a Global Defence Exporter"
by Arda Akdogan

South Korea has become one of the world’s leading arms exporters. During 2021–25, it accounted for around 3 per cent of global arms exports, marking a major

"How South Korea Turned K-Pop into Economic Power" by Elise Ko-Davis
05/08/2026

"How South Korea Turned K-Pop into Economic Power"
by Elise Ko-Davis

K-pop, once a niche domestic entertainment industry, has become one of South Korea’s most prominent cultural exports. Its economic impact extends beyond music

"Managing Risk, Building Resilience: Korea-EU Cooperation in Economic Security" by Tomas Johansson
01/08/2026

"Managing Risk, Building Resilience: Korea-EU Cooperation in Economic Security" by Tomas Johansson

In a globalized world with ever-increasing economic interdependence, economic ties have rapidly become yet another tool for states to further their agendas.

"When Energy Infrastructure Becomes a Battlefield" by Mohamed Aboghadeer
28/07/2026

"When Energy Infrastructure Becomes a Battlefield"
by Mohamed Aboghadeer

For years, Europe’s energy security debate focused on Russia’s ability to weaponise supply, pricing, and dependence. This debate is still valid, yet the war

"The Geopolitical Realignment of Turkish-American Relations: Beyond the F-35" by Toğrul İsmayıl
29/06/2026

"The Geopolitical Realignment of Turkish-American Relations: Beyond the F-35" by Toğrul İsmayıl

Recent statements by US Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump regarding the potential delivery of F-35 fighter jets, engine procurement, and

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