... 11–12% nationwide. This annual increase, mandated by the government, is intended to help energy companies offset inflationary costs and invest in maintaining infrastructure. However, the increase in payments inevitably raises the burden on businesses and ... ... global energy resource trade, prompting a reallocation of oil, gas, and coal flows between regions. A notable event is the sharp reduction in energy trade between the U.S. and China amid escalating relations. In June 2025, China did not purchase oil, LNG,...

... 11–12% across the country. This annual increase, prescribed by the government, aims to help energy companies offset inflationary costs and invest in infrastructure maintenance. However, the rise in payments increases the burden on industry and households.... ... global energy resource trade, triggering a redistribution of oil, gas, and coal flows among regions. A notable event is the sharp reduction in energy trade between the U.S. and China amid escalating tensions. In June 2025, China did not purchase oil, LNG, ...

... order—potentially leading to the need for external intervention to secure nuclear arsenals. It is essential not to overlook the humanitarian costs even in a “cold” conflict: over the past decades, tens of thousands of people (predominantly residents of Kashmir) have ... ... favorable scenario). Despite the depth of the contradictions, history shows examples where long-standing adversaries found paths to reduction. For India and Pakistan, the most optimistic scenario would imply the resumption of dialogue and the search for compromises....