Andrew Grantham After some research I found this map of an Afghan engineer from 1935, and it looks like indeed there have actually been feasibility studies of this part! A sensation!!

Haileybury Many RSAA members are still focused on C Asia & Afghanistan, as academics, diplomats, analysts, & journalists. I recommend following Peter Frankopan, Tim Jones, BijanOmrani, & Sophia N B-A for starters! 6/

I had the pleasure of being invited to speak on two subjects I am most passionate about: #transport corridors and global #supplychains. I spent last week in Budapest speaking at the European Silk Road Summit’s annual conference in Budapest. Massive thank you to everyone who came!

I am delighted to have been quoted in this article addressing the challenges and opportunities within the rail freight industry in Europe and Central Asia, especially in relation to navigating Russian sanctions and managing supply chain disruptions. trans.info/ua/zaliznychni…

China-Europe rail freight traffic through Russia saw a 44% increase in Q1 2024, totaling 90k TEU. Houthi threats made Russia's China-Europe rail link more appealing. kommersant.ru/doc/6622037

Pleased to welcome Foreign Secretary for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office David Cameron here in Uzbekistan. It's an historic visit happening for the first time in 27 years that shows the ever-growing level of 🇬🇧-🇺🇿 bilateral relationship.

Happy to share my latest piece in The Diplomat ! I explain what Lord Cameron’s visit to Central Asia and Mongolia means and what to expect! thediplomat.com/2024/04/uk-for…

Enjoy a decadent dessert and warming tea today for a delightful teatime respite. Instagram user chaeeeri's idyllic setting features a beautifully decorated strawberry shortcake, perfect for pairing with your favorite floral blend tea or herbal tisane.

My latest article - The outcome of UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s visit to Central Asia thediplomat.com/2024/05/uk-for…

Here is my latest piece for the The Diplomat - Russia Expands Oil Trade South via Afghanistan, Seeking Warm Water Ports thediplomat.com/2024/05/russia…

Here is my latest article for the The Diplomat thediplomat.com/2024/07/why-th…

Concern has gripped policymakers in Uzbekistan and Mongolia over how to balance Russia, China, and the West amid rising tension over Ukraine and an unstable Afghanistan. buff.ly/3L5QXKS

How do you train for the physical exertion of an expedition? Sophia N B-A shares her training schedule on the Oxus blog. oxusexpedition.com/blog/team-memb…

Intense competition, epitomized by competing “corridors,” is emerging in Asia and beyond between the U.S., China, and Russia. buff.ly/3WzZDzC

As the #China led #BRI enters its second decade, the #US and #Russia have been pushing their own corridor projects. But what lies behind this “corridor” strategy? And why does it matter? In my latest article for the The Diplomat I hope to clarify this. thediplomat.com/2024/07/the-co…

A tranquil stop for the night at Roma’s Guesthouse in Kalai Khumb, Tajikistan.

Uzbekistan's national railway UTY upgrading the Hairatan - Mazar-i Sharif line in Afghanistan. Photo from SogdianaTrans on Facebook.

In my latest article I explain South Korea’s recent foray into Tajikistan’s railway sector and it’s wider infrastructure ambitions in Central Asia. thediplomat.com/2024/08/explai…

د ټولګټو وزارت وایي، دا چې دغه وزارت د سالنګ لویې لارې د درېیو برخو رغولو پاتې چارې پیل کړې، له همدې امله یاده لار سر له نن څخه د باروړونکو موټرو پر مخ تړل کېږي. pajhwok.com/ps/2024/08/22/…