Region
Central Asia
What Can We Learn From Kazakhstan’s Arms Deals?
By Stephen Blank
Recent transactions reflect some underlying trends in the global arms market.
Kyrgyzstan: The Next Ukraine?
By Baktybek Beshimov and Ryskeldi Satke
The government has made little progress in bridging divisions, especially with its troubled South.
The US, Iran, and Nuclear Negotiations
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Trita Parsi about the recent round of negotiations between the P5+1 and Iran.
Why the Durand Line Matters
By Arwin Rahi
It is time for Kabul to accept the legality of the border.
Could Iran and India be Afghanistan’s ‘Plan B?’
By Rajeev Agarwal
Amidst disagreement with the U.S., Karzai seems to be looking at other post-2014 options.
Can Afghanistan’s Economy Stand on Its Own?
By Richard Ghiasy and Fraidoon Sekander
Despite the ravages of war, the country is blessed with some significant advantages.
Looking Ahead to Post-Obama U.S.-Iran Relations
By Robert Mason
The nuclear issue may be defused for now, but multiple factors could continue to undermine relations.
Afghanistan-Pakistan: The Covert War
By Umar Farooq
With the impending drawdown of U.S. forces, a largely overlooked conflict has the potential to explode.
From Uyghurs to Kashgari
By Alessandro Rippa
A Pakistani community finds itself caught between two worlds.
The New Silk Road to Nowhere
By Eugene Imas
U.S. post-2014 development plans for Central Asia are worthy, but at risk of strategic failure.
India’s ‘Connect Central Asia Policy’
By K.M. Seethi
New Delhi has made it clear that it wants a closer relationship with the SCO and Central Asia.
Central Asian Fortune in Chinese Hands?
By Richard Ghiasy
Beijing has an opportunity to evolve its relationship with Central Asia, to the benefit of both.