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What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?
March 21, 2023

What Does Xi Jinping’s Third Term Mean for China-Mongolia Relations?

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Since Xi assumed office, Mongolia has seen three different president, but the overall trajectory of the relationship has remained stable.

Low Turnout and a Victory for Kazakhstan’s Ruling Party in Parliamentary Polls
March 21, 2023

Low Turnout and a Victory for Kazakhstan’s Ruling Party in Parliamentary Polls

By Catherine Putz
Despite hundreds of independent self-nominated candidates, Kazakhstan’s new parliament will much resemble its former self.
Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar
March 18, 2023

Detangling the Urban Paradox in Ulaanbaatar

By Alyssa Brochu, Nellie Kamau, Niloufar Vahid-Massoudi, and Paola Matha
Mongolia should look to incentivize reverse migration using remote work.

Mongolia, US Seek to Advance Economic Ties  
March 16, 2023

Mongolia, US Seek to Advance Economic Ties  

By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia and the United States took big steps forward in 2018 and 2019, but ties have stalled since then amid the pandemic and a downturn in economic engagement.

Joyful and Angry: A Feminist Demonstration in Kazakhstan
March 16, 2023

Joyful and Angry: A Feminist Demonstration in Kazakhstan

By Paolo Sorbello
Pressured not to hold a march, feminist groups in Almaty gathered in their hundreds for a rally anyway.

Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary
March 16, 2023

Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary

By Catherine Putz
A debt dispute sits atop a host of other political risks, inserting uncertainty into operations at the important Baikonur spaceport.

Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine 
March 14, 2023

Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine 

By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek migrant workers in Russia, and those serving time in Russian prisons, are particularly vulnerable to recruitment into the Russian military.
Kazakhstan’s General Shuffle: Tracing Tokayev’s Military Personnel Changes
March 14, 2023

Kazakhstan’s General Shuffle: Tracing Tokayev’s Military Personnel Changes

By Francisco Olmos
In the wake of Qandy Qantar, Kazakh President Tokayev shook up the military brass. Where do things stand now?

Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia
March 10, 2023

Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
A U.S. Senate subcommittee recently explored U.S. policy toward Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine and intense concern about global energy security.

Final Draft of Constitutional Amendments Reportedly Ready in Uzbekistan
March 09, 2023

Final Draft of Constitutional Amendments Reportedly Ready in Uzbekistan

By Catherine Putz
There’s still no date for the referendum, but it’s clear Uzbekistan’s government is gearing up to push forward its desired constitutional update. 

Central Asians Face Entry Denial at Georgian Border
March 09, 2023

Central Asians Face Entry Denial at Georgian Border

By Niginakhon Saida
Several Central Asians report being turned away recently at the Georgian border with no detailed explanation. 
Is Iran Distancing Itself From the Taliban Government?
March 08, 2023

Is Iran Distancing Itself From the Taliban Government?

By Hamza Boltaev
Iran is arguably disappointed with the Taliban, but will Tehran take a step back from the relationship?

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