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Russia Still a Cold Front for Central Asian Migrants

Russia Still a Cold Front for Central Asian Migrants

By Niginakhon Saida
Do Russian demands for stricter measures against labor migrants mark a shift in Moscow’s relationship with Central Asia?

After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
The Central Asian countries are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and it showed in their most recent UNGA speeches.
Is There a Future for Central Asia’s Indian Ocean Transport Projects?

Is There a Future for Central Asia’s Indian Ocean Transport Projects?

By Eldaniz Gusseinov
The viability of the projects depends on the region's ability to navigate geopolitical tensions, security challenges, and economic uncertainties.

Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?

Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?

By Akilbek Tilavoldiev
The U.S. presidential elections have always had a significant impact on the foreign policies of various countries, including relations with the states of Central Asia.     

Turkmenistan Eyes Pakistan’s Gwadar Port for Trade Expansion

Turkmenistan Eyes Pakistan’s Gwadar Port for Trade Expansion

By Mariyam Suleman Anees
But Ashgabat could hesitate to fully commit to the project, given the dire security situation in Balochistan and regional security challenges.

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Will Central Asia Speak Up? A Look at the Upcoming UNGA Session

Will Central Asia Speak Up? A Look at the Upcoming UNGA Session

By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
Central Asian nations are forming closer alliances with each other in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War, and these efforts are reflected in their recent UNGA speeches.

A ‘Coordinated Silence’ in Central Asia Amid Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion

A ‘Coordinated Silence’ in Central Asia Amid Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion

By Otabek Akromov
Russia finds itself increasingly isolated in its conflict in Ukraine, with its allies, both within and outside the CSTO extending neither military nor political support.
Continuity and Change in the New Cycle of Central Asian Consultative Meetings

Continuity and Change in the New Cycle of Central Asian Consultative Meetings

By Filippo Costa Buranelli
What are the key takeaways from the sixth consultative meeting of Central Asia’s presidents? And where is Central Asian regionalism heading?

The World Nomad Games Return to Central Asia

The World Nomad Games Return to Central Asia

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
Sports diplomacy gets a boost as Kazakhstan amps up to host the 5th World Nomad Games in September.

At Astana Leaders’ Summit, Uzbekistan’s President Highlights Ambitions to Deepen Regional Integration

At Astana Leaders’ Summit, Uzbekistan’s President Highlights Ambitions to Deepen Regional Integration

By Mirshohid Aslanov and Otabek Akromov
An optimal way of mitigating the challenges Central Asia faces, Mirziyoyev argued, is regional integration. 

Central Asian Energy Ministers Hold ‘First’ Meeting

Central Asian Energy Ministers Hold ‘First’ Meeting

By Catherine Putz
Branded as the “first” gathering of the region’s energy ministers, the meeting resulted in a jint communique promising further cooperation in the energy sphere.
Central Asia Plus Japan Summit Aims to Pioneer Sustainability, Connectivity, and Human Development

Central Asia Plus Japan Summit Aims to Pioneer Sustainability, Connectivity, and Human Development

By Alberto Frigerio
The Central Asia plus Japan Dialogue, launched in 2004 at the ministerial level, will take engagement to the top with a leaders’ summit on August 9.

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