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Afghan Forces Flee, Fly, to Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How will Central Asian states handle Afghan government forces that have fled as the Taliban take control in Kabul?
3rd Meeting of Central Asian Leaders: A Small Step Toward the Formation of a Regional Order?
By Filippo Costa Buranelli
Presidential meetings in Central Asia are often dismissed for a lack of concrete results and for their exclusively ceremonial character. But there are good reasons to take the latest meeting seriously.
Afghanistan and Central Asia’s ASEAN Moment
By Moez Hayat
The Central Asian republics can learn from the experience of Southeast Asia and use the crisis in Afghanistan to spur forward regional cooperation at a time of great power competition.
Can Uzbekistan and Pakistan Help Stabilize Afghanistan?
By James Durso
Focusing on trade networks, Afghanistan’s neighbors hope to forge regional stability in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal.
Central Asian Leaders Set to Meet in Turkmenistan for Third Consultative Meeting
By Catherine Putz
Following summits in 2018 and 2019, the 2021 meeting comes amid a great number of regional difficulties and concerns.
With Eyes on Afghanistan, Russian Military Exercises in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, Russian diplomats continue to press support for a negotiated settlement between Kabul and the Taliban, with a side of shade thrown at the Americans.
Greater Coordination in Central Asian Responses to Afghan Border Troubles
By Umida Hashimova
Central Asian countries have begun coordinating their responses to the worsening security situation in Afghanistan.
Russia Cautions Central Asia Against Hosting US Forces
By Catherine Putz
As the U.S. looks to station over-the-horizon capabilities to address issues in Afghanistan, Central Asia is an obvious locale.
Uzbek Singer Abandons Presidential Ambitions
By Catherine Putz
Jahongir Otajonov, picked by the banned Erk party as its presidential candidate, has reportedly quit the race.
Retreating Afghan Forces Cross Into Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
As the Taliban capture districts in Afghanistan’s north, Uzbek and Tajik responses to fleeing Afghan forces have varied.
All Style and No Substance? Uzbekistan’s Rebranding Is Hollow Without Human Rights
By Matthew Schaaf
A U.S. trip by Uzbekistan’s foreign minister highlights the gap between Tashkent’s rhetoric and reality on human rights.
The Korean Diasporas in Mexico and Eurasia
By Victoria Kim
South Korea has combined foreign policy, soft power politics and public diplomacy in connecting with diaspora communities in Latin America and Eurasia.