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Catherine Putz

Catherine Putz

Catherine Putz is managing editor of The Diplomat.

Catherine (Katie) Putz is managing editor of The Diplomat.

She manages the monthly magazine as well as writing on Central Asia and Afghanistan. She writes on politics, security and culture in former Soviet spaces, particularly where they link to greater Asia. Katie also co-hosts The Diplomat’s Asia Geopolitics Podcast.

Katie is a graduate of the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky, where she studied international security and Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in history with a focus on U.S. diplomatic and conflict history. Previously, Katie worked in several positions at the Atlantic Council and as a communications consultant at the World Bank. She is a member of the Military Writers Guild and the National Press Club.

Get in touch with Katie on LinkedIn, or email.

Posts by Catherine Putz
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January 10, 2023

What Are Central Asia’s Economic Prospects in 2023?

By Catherine Putz
The war in Ukraine, in particular, is putting a drag on economies across Central Asia.
January 09, 2023

Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Kazakh Energy Ministers Sign Kambar-Ata-1 Roadmap 

By Catherine Putz
All three countries have suffered from energy shortages this winter, underscoring the need for new sources across the region.

January 06, 2023

A New Defense Era: Japan’s 2022 National Security Strategy

By Catherine Putz and Ankit Panda
Japan has set out on its most ambitious defense build-up program since the end of World War II.

January 06, 2023

Taliban Settle Oil Deal With Chinese Company

By Catherine Putz
The Taliban's new deal is actually a repeat of a previous contract signed by the former Republic government with CNPC in 2011. That deal's fate should temper expectations.

January 05, 2023

Kazakh Authorities Outline a Grand Conspiracy Behind Bloody January

By Catherine Putz
The government’s version of events highlights a high-level conspiracy, but provides few details on motives and methods.
January 05, 2023

Afghanistan, Pakistan Argue Over Cross-border Terrorism Accusations

By Catherine Putz
The TTP has called for attacks on Pakistani leaders while the Taliban in Kabul push back against Pakistani accusations of Afghanistan harboring terrorists. 

January 04, 2023

Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Settle New Electricity Agreement Amid Winter Shortages

By Catherine Putz
Under the new agreement, Uzbekistan will supply Afghanistan with 450 megawatts of electricity during the winter as both countries suffer from outages.
January 04, 2023

Berdimuhamedov Headed to China for State Visit

By Catherine Putz
This will be the younger Berdimuhamedov’s first visit to China as president of Turkmenistan. 

January 01, 2023

Robert Glasser on Australia’s Turn to Climate Action

By Catherine Putz
The Australian Labor Party has positioned itself well politically to pursue an ambitious climate agenda.

December 28, 2022

Asian Geopolitics in 2022: A Retrospective

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What trends and events shaped the region in 2022?

December 26, 2022

Asia-Pacific in 2022: The Year in Review

By Catherine Putz, Sudha Ramachandran, Sebastian Strangio, and Shannon Tiezzi
Join us for a recap of the major events of 2022 within Northeast, Southeast, South, and Central Asia, featuring The Diplomat's editors.
December 20, 2022

Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier

By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.

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