1. Mongolia’s Economic Boom

    Central AsiaEconomyRegionTopicMongolia

    With one of the world's fastest growing economies, the true test will be how such growth benefits the people. In Mongolia's capital, we may just find out.

  2. Will America Seize the Moment on Iran?

    Central AsiaPoliticsRegionTopicIran

    Obama's reelection and signs of Iranian willingness to end the nuclear standoff might offer some hope towards a compromise.

  3. Peace in Afghanistan: Will Pakistan Play Ball?

    Central AsiaPoliticsRegionTopicAfghanistan

    A leaked peace plan sees Pakistan replacing the United States as kingmaker. Can the different sides come together?

  4. Mongolia’s Economic Challenge

    Central AsiaEconomyRegionTopicMongolia

    Mongolia hopes to leverage widespread international interest in its Tavan Tolgoi coal mine to diversify its economy.

  5. Why Drone Strikes Cede ‘Hearts and Minds’ to Taliban

    Central AsiaRegionSocietyTopicAfghanistan

    An incident in Kunar illustrates how NATO's confused approach to counterinsurgency in Afghanistan is failing to meet its objectives.

  6. America and Iran Square Off Over Syria

    Central AsiaRegionSocietyTopicIran

    Washington has seen all roads in Damascus as leading through Tehran. Why time and compromise could lead to a deal that saves lives.

  7. A Forgotten Player in a Post-2014 Afghanistan: Uzbekistan

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    Tashkent's proximity and ties to Afghanistan ensures it will play a central role in its future. The U.S. should enlist its help.