... powerful hydroelectric station and a point of pride for China. Its construction spanned from 1994 to 2012, requiring colossal resources and investments in energy, displacing approximately 1.3 million people, and resulting in the flooding of extensive territories.... ... millions of residents. At first glance, this seems like only benefits – control over the elements and clean energy. However, nature does not recognize local boundaries, and unexpected global effects began to manifest in the initial years of the Three ...

... of wealth and opportunity in the hands of a small group of people. 4. Environmental consequences: Ignoring environmental standards for profit: companies can bribe officials to circumvent environmental requirements. Illegal logging and extraction of natural resources: corruption contributes to the predatory exploitation of natural resources. Pollution: Corrupt businesses may ignore environmental standards. Fighting Corruption Many countries and international organizations are making efforts to combat corruption....

... policy does not accelerate inflation or hinder economic growth. Geopolitics and Energy Trade: Reconfiguring Flows Global energy resource trading is undergoing changes influenced by geopolitical factors. In particular, market participants have drawn attention ... ... in energy imports between the US and China. According to Bloomberg, in June 2025, China did not purchase any oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), or coal from the United States for the first time in nearly three years. Experts attribute this to growing ...

... the forefront of technological progress. 3. Environmental infrastructure One of the key areas of UMMC's activity is minimizing the environmental impact of production. The company allocates significant funds to improve environmental safety and restore natural resources. Filtration and purification systems: UMMC enterprises have modern filters that reduce emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere. Wastewater treatment technologies have also been introduced, which reduces the negative impact on water resources....

... and Islamabad—recent summits have been canceled since India refuses to sit at the same table with Pakistan amid terrorist attacks. This means missed opportunities for economic integration, trade, and joint efforts against common challenges (poverty, natural disasters, climate change) in the region. Instead of cooperation, the countries of South Asia spend resources on rivalry or are forced to choose sides. As a result, regional economic integration remains one of the weakest in the world: the total direct trade between India and Pakistan is less than $1 billion a year, and the share of intranational trade ...