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Russia’s Rosatom Selected to Take Lead on Kazakhstan’s 1st Nuclear Power Plant
By Catherine Putz
A deal with China is reportedly in the works to construct a second nuclear power plant.
2nd Central Asia-China Summit Set for June 17
By Catherine Putz
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the five Central Asian presidents are expected to all attend the summit in Astana.
Decoding the Rationale Behind the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue
By Ayushi Saini
Central Asia must be viewed not merely as a gateway to Eurasia, but as a strategically significant region in its own right, central to India's long-term geopolitical and economic vision.
Trump’s Second Term: Opportunity or Obstacle for Central Asia?
By Alouddin Komilov
Whether Trump 2.0 becomes a turning point or a missed chance will rest on Central Asia’s willingness to lead, adapt, and forge partnerships on its own terms in an increasingly complex and multipolar world.
Russia to Introduce New Pre-Entry Requirement for Visa-Free Visitors
By Kulobiddin Norov
The new requirement essentially upends the visa-free regime for Central Asian countries, which are severely dependent on labor migration to Russia.
Italy’s Charm Offensive Targets Central Asia
By Paolo Sorbello
Prime Minister Meloni visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan looking for deals.
Why Is Iran Strengthening Its Ties With Central Asia?
By Nargiza Umarova
Its extensive road and railway network, coupled with major ports in the Indian Ocean, gives Iran an important advantage in cooperation with the landlocked Central Asian republics.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Can’t Ignore the Geopolitics of Critical Minerals
By Zhangeldi Agybay
Central Asia's two largest economies have an opportunity to lean into regional cooperation, seizing the initiative to build sovereign, strategic, and sustainable resource policies.
Kazakhstan’s Role in Shaping Regional Security in Central Asia
By Zhansaya Sembayeva and Zhanat Makasheva
To move beyond the role of a buffer zone and emerge as an independent strategic actor, the countries of Central Asia must learn to view one another not as competitors, but as partners.
All Along a Bumpy Road: Understanding Sinophobic Sentiments in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
While protests against Canadian mines, or Russian businesses, occur in Central Asia, “Chinese projects overwhelmingly receive the vast majority of hostility.”
Russia and Kazakhstan’s Growing Lists of Undesirables
By Albert Otkjær
Since 2022, the number of individuals barred from entering either Russia or Kazakhstan has grown significantly.
Central Asia’s Strategic Insecurity in a Turbulent World
By Sardor Allayarov
Can Central Asian states continue their multi-vector diplomacy, or will they be forced to choose between the U.S. and China?
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