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Central Asia: Facing 5 Assertive Presidents, Germany’s Scholz Gets Rebuffed on Ukraine
By Timon Ostermeier
Trying to bring to life a regional partnership in Central Asia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit was motivated by geopolitics and migration – and the Taliban.
Uzbekistan’s Approach to Afghanistan in the Context of Strengthening Regional Security
By Nargiza Umarova
Given the implications for security and stability, Central Asian countries must develop a common, coordinated approach to Afghanistan. Uzbekistan is seeking to lead the way.
Resurrecting the USSR via Telegram? Uzbek Man Sentenced for Engagement With Soviet Revanchists
By Catherine Putz
Based on reports of the case, it seems to be an all-too-familiar pattern of online indoctrination and radicalization.
Sri Lanka’s Central Asia Gambit
By Uditha Devapriya
Why is an Indian Ocean island state making a concerted effort to build ties in landlocked Central Asia?
US Transferring Afghan Aircraft to Uzbek Control
By Catherine Putz
The ultimate fate of the 46 Afghan aircraft that fled the country and landed in Uzbekistan as the Republic collapsed in 2021 isn’t surprising, but the Taliban remain steadfast in opposition.
Upcoming Parliamentary Elections in Uzbekistan: A New Electoral System With an Old Approach?
By Otabek Akromov and Bekzod Zakirov
Without genuine political freedom and fully open discourse, attempts at political reform in Uzbekistan may struggle to gain traction.
Uzbekistan’s Tightrope Between Individual Religious Expression and Secular Governance
By Niginakhon Saida
As Islamic practices rise in Uzbekistan, authorities do their best to maintain a secular public sphere.
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.
Uzbekistan Forges Ahead, Deepening Relations With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Amid a recent visit by Uzbekistan’s prime ministers, the two sides signed $2.5 billion in trade and investment deals.
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?
Can Central Asia Deepen Multilateral Cooperation Without Institutionalization?
By Sanat Kushkumbayev and Aizada Nuriddenova
The sixth consultative meeting of the Central Asian leaders concluded without a major breakthrough, but recent Kazakh-Uzbek bilateral agreements could be the key to deepening cooperation in the region.
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.