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Crossroads Asia
November 23, 2022
Kazakh History Textbooks Teach Indifference Toward the Next-of-kin in Chinese Xinjiang
By Berikbol Dukeyev
The Kazakh public generally remains silent about the plight of ethnic Kazakh detainees held in Xinjiang. The education system is one reason why.
November 23, 2022
Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia?
By Nurettin Akcay
Greater integration among Turkic states may pose a crucial threat to Beijing and Moscow.
November 22, 2022
Kazakhstan’s Multi-vector Diplomacy Shines Amid Conflict
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
In recent months, Astana has hosted top leaders and diplomats from China, Russia, Europe, and the United States, underscoring its balanced approach to diplomacy.
November 22, 2022
What Explains Growing European Engagement in Central Asia?
By Alouddin Komilov
In recent years, the EU has shifted how it views Central Asia. That effort culminated recently with the first EU-Central Asia leaders summit.
November 21, 2022
Tokayev Secures Presidency in Old Kazakhstan-Style Early Election
By Catherine Putz
In “New Kazakhstan,” an typical old Kazakhstan-style election grants Tokayev power through 2029.
November 13, 2022
What to Expect from Tokayev’s Second Term
By Benjamin Godwin
As certain as his re-election may be, Kazakhstan's leader faces a pressing array of domestic and international challenges.
November 09, 2022
US Focuses Attention on Central Asia With New Economic Initiative
By Catherine Putz
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu's trip to Central Asia seeks to “reinforce the United States’ commitment to each country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
November 08, 2022
Rights Group Highlights Police Abuse in Karakalpakstan Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Human Rights Watch says Uzbek security forces “unjustifiably” used lethal force to disperse generally peaceful demonstrators this summer.
November 08, 2022
What’s Wrong With State Capitalism in Kazakhstan?
By Rakhimbek Abdrakhmanov
If Kazakhstan wants long-term economic growth, it needs economic and political constraints and counterweights.
November 03, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Foreign Ministers Sign Water, Border Agreements
By Catherine Putz
Despite domestic opposition in Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek and Tashkent are moving ahead with their agreements on the Kempir-Abad reservoir.
November 02, 2022
Kazakh Opposition Politician Zhanbolat Mamai Released to House Arrest
By Catherine Putz
After eight months in jail, and mounting pressure, the charges against Mamai were recently reclassified and he's been released to house arrest.
November 02, 2022
Germany Eyes Green Hydrogen Potential in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
And in Uzbekistan, Berlin sees a rising regional power.
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