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Uzbekistan’s Corruption Crackdown: Progress or Perpetual Crisis?
By Kodir Kuliev and Niginakhon Saida
Despite a surge in anti-corruption efforts, systemic fraud and bribery remain deeply embedded in Uzbekistan’s governance. With thousands of officials facing charges yet minimal consequences, is real change on the horizon?
Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Economic, political, and environmental trends are accelerating Central Asia’s shift to EVs, and Chinese firms are at the forefront.
EU-Central Asia Leaders’ Summit Back on the Agenda
By Catherine Putz
Planned originally for 2024, the summit is now scheduled for April 2025 in Samarkand – setting it apart from earlier China- and U.S.-Central Asia leaders summits, which occurred outside the region.
China vs India: Evolving Security Footprints in Central Asia
By Daniel Balazs
In contrast to India’s well-established bilateral security engagements with Central Asian states, China has been less active beyond the scope of the SCO.
Chess, Culture, and Controversy: Uzbek Grandmaster’s Handshake Refusal Sparks Debate
By Niginakhon Saida
Islamic practices in Uzbekistan, after enduring seven decades of Soviet-imposed atheism, are now being increasingly adopted by the younger generation.
Kambarata-1 Brings Kyrgyz, Kazakh, and Uzbek Energy Officials Together in Tashkent
By Catherine Putz
The hydropower project in Kyrgyzstan has tapped into the region’s thirst for cooperation.
Renewed Horizons: Strengthening Central Asia-US Relations under the Trump Administration
By Javlon Vakhabov
As the new administration charts its foreign policy course, a stronger Central Asia-U.S. partnership can serve as a model for mutually beneficial cooperation.
How Did ISKP React to the HTS Victory in Syria?
By Abdul Sayed and Riccardo Valle
For ISKP Central Asian members in particular, the victory of HTS in Syria is a significant challenge, but also presents an opportunity.
2025: Decision Time for the Kazakh Economy
By Benjamin Godwin
To meet its own investment targets and decarbonize its economy, the Tokayev administration needs to fully commit to its economic program in 2025.
The Failed Plot to ‘Destroy’ Uzbek Officials Using US Sanctions
By Catherine Putz
Letters obtained by The Diplomat suggest a failed effort to manipulate the U.S. sanctions system on the part of a well-connected Uzbek businessman.
Kyrgyz, Tajik, Uzbek Prime Ministers Meet at Trilateral Junction
By Catherine Putz
The meeting heralded the significant progress made in the last year on the three countries’ once-tense borders.
Could Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal Worsen Water Scarcity in Central Asia?
By Andrew Kuchins and Elvira Aidarkhanova
The canal's completion could exacerbate regional conflict, but also presents an opportunity for regional cooperation.
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