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Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
A U.S. Senate subcommittee recently explored U.S. policy toward Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine and intense concern about global energy security.
How, and Why, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan Shut Down the Internet
By Rustam Muhamedov and Dana Buralkiyeva
The national elites in both countries do not shy away from implementing excessive measures in the online sphere, including switching off communications completely.
The Winds of Change: The Social and Political Cost of Climate Inaction in Central Asia
By Murod Ismailov
Climate change may be an “accelerant” for global cooperation, but it also poses significant social, political, and geopolitical challenges in Central Asia.
This Week in Asia: January 27, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Returns to the Pinnacle of Power in Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
Who cares about a president when you have a new “national leader”?
Berdimuhamedov’s China Visit Pushes Forward China-Central Asia Relations
By Nian Peng
China has now forged comprehensive strategic partnerships with all the Central Asian states.
Berdimuhamedov Headed to China for State Visit
By Catherine Putz
This will be the younger Berdimuhamedov’s first visit to China as president of Turkmenistan.
Discussing an Eventful 2022 in Central Asia With Bruce Pannier
By Catherine Putz
Protests, unrest, war, and worry defined 2022 in Central Asia.
Dawn of the Drone Age in Central Asia
By Francisco Olmos
Central Asian countries have been stepping up their drone capabilities.
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.
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.
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."