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The ‘Corridorizing’ of Asia: Cooperation, Competition, and Consequences
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Intense competition, epitomized by competing “corridors,” is emerging in Asia and beyond between the U.S., China, and Russia.
What Is the SCO Doing Wrong? Lessons From ASEAN and SAARC
By Peter Krasnopolsky
The dynamics of the SCO are more similar to that of SAARC as opposed to the smooth-talking, consensus-seeking ASEAN way.
The Stati v Kazakhstan Saga Ends
By Paolo Sorbello
The parties said they reached a settlement more than a decade after arbitration proceedings started.
From Russian Ladas to Chinese BYDs: Central Asia’s Changing Priorities
By Rakshith Shetty
Beijing is steadily drawing the region into its orbit and away from Russia's traditional sphere of influence.
How Kazakhstan’s SCO Chairmanship Has Navigated East-West Tensions
By Nigel Li
Expanding membership risks a loss of focus for the organization, but Kazakhstan has pursued a vision that could be more enduring.
Central Asia’s Post-Ukraine Future
By Ahmad Tariq Noorzadeh
Maintaining a balancing act between Russia, China and the West will only become more difficult for Central Asia.
Kazakh Journalist Sadyqov Dies in Ukraine, Suspects Fled to Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
Ukrainian authorities identified two suspects, both Kazakh nationals. Open source investigations by journalists suggest the two men have government connections.
Reviving Energy Interdependence in Central Asia
By Peter Krasnopolsky
How the Central Asian Integrated Power System failed, and what might bring it back online.
SCO Set Grow in Astana With Addition of Belarus
By Catherine Putz
The SCO Summit will add Belarus to the roster. Xi and Putin are attending, but Modi is skipping.
Kazakh Lawmaker Says Astana Won’t Extradite Suspects in Sadyqov Case
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakhstan-Ukraine extradition treaty provides for refusal to extradite a country’s own citizens, but does obligate one side, if requested by the other, to pursue prosecution itself.
Ukraine to Seek Extradition of Suspects in Shooting of Kazakh Journalist in Kyiv
By Catherine Putz
Outspoken critic of the Kazakh government Aidos Sadyqov was shot in the head on June 18. His attackers allegedly fled back to Kazakhstan.
In Central Asia, Torture Persists, as Does Impunity
By Alva Omarova
No one should be subjected to torture at any time and in any circumstances. Central Asian governments must continue to strive to stamp out this illegal and inhuman practice.
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