Yunis Sharifli is a Non-Resident Fellow at The China Global South Project, specializing in China-Central Asia relations. His expertise encompasses China’s engagement with Central Asia and the South Caucasus, focusing on energy, connectivity, and regional dynamics. Previously, he was a Research Fellow at the Central Asia Barometer and the Caucasian Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, where he conducted in-depth analyses on geopolitical trends and economic cooperation in the region.