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1 Region, 5 Realities: Rethinking the EU’s Central Asia Engagement

1 Region, 5 Realities: Rethinking the EU’s Central Asia Engagement

By Pelle Paulus Smits
A one-size-fits-all approach overlooks the sharp societal, institutional, and political differences between the states of Central Asia.

Amid Chinese Investments in Tajikistan, Pamiris Are Losing Their Agency

Amid Chinese Investments in Tajikistan, Pamiris Are Losing Their Agency

By Oliver Reschreiter and Lila Bednarska
For the Pamiris, the prospects of benefiting from trade and development are dim, rather the populace will almost certainly lose their agency.
2nd Central Asia-China Summit Set for June 17

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

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?

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.

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Russia to Introduce New Pre-Entry Requirement for Visa-Free Visitors

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.

Russia Imposes Mandatory Geolocation Tracking for Migrants in Moscow

Russia Imposes Mandatory Geolocation Tracking for Migrants in Moscow

By Kulobiddin Norov
The implementation of the new law is expected to be rife with technical issues and human rights violations.
Why Did the Mayor of Dushanbe Meet With Russian President Putin?

Why Did the Mayor of Dushanbe Meet With Russian President Putin?

By Catherine Putz
Rustam Emomali is also the chair of Tajikistan’s National Assembly and the son of the country's president. His recent trip to Moscow is stirring talk, once again, of dynastic transition.

All Along a Bumpy Road: Understanding Sinophobic Sentiments in Central Asia

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.”

Central Asia’s Strategic Insecurity in a Turbulent World

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?

Tajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online

Tajikistan Decriminalizes ‘Likes’ Online

By Catherine Putz
A 2018 amendment had opened the door to criminal prosecution, and up to 15 years in jail, for “liking” or reacting online with an emoji to content deemed to be extremist.
Central Asian Conference of Women Journalists Abruptly Cancelled in Dushanbe

Central Asian Conference of Women Journalists Abruptly Cancelled in Dushanbe

By Kulobiddin Norov
While it is unclear who stands behind the push to cancel the event, it is another sign of the deterioration of press freedom in the region.

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