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CASA-1000
Tajikistan's Rogun Dam Begins Operations
By Catherine Putz
While only 75 of its intended 335 meters have been built, the first turbine at Rogun has gone into operation with much fanfare.
CASA-1000 Creeps Toward Construction Bridging Central and South Asia
By Catherine Putz
The time is quickly approaching when the CASA-1000 countries need to actually start building things.
Indian Companies to Begin CASA-1000 Construction in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
Afghan authorities say work should begin in the coming weeks.
Kabul's Plan to Realize Afghanistan’s Geographic Dividend
By Abid Amiri
The Afghan government is working to turn the country's landlocked location into an asset.
Tajikistan: Pakistan’s Gateway to Central Asia
By Anish Mishra
Islamabad and Dushanbe have grown closer, pulled together by mutually beneficial energy projects.
TAPI and CASA-1000 Remain in Project Purgatory
By Casey Michel
As usual, there’s plenty of official optimism.
Taliban Pledge to Protect Infrastructure Projects
By Catherine Putz
The Taliban say they are "committed to safeguarding" national infrastructure projects like CASA-1000 and TAPI.
What Can Be Done About Central Asia's Water and Electricity Woes?
By Catherine Putz
It’s politics that will damn the project billed by funders as a step toward regional energy security.
Can Russia and Turkmenistan Save CASA-1000?
By Casey Michel
The added contributors may help assuage supply fears, if the reported deals work out.
Afghanistan’s Role in the Central Asia-South Asia Energy Projects
By Zabihullah Mudabber
A bevy of energy projects linking Central and South Asia could provide much-needed stability for Afghanistan.
How the Torkham Incident Threatens CPEC, TAPI, and CASA
By Abdul Rahim
Pakistan's regional isolation could undermine its long-term strategic plans.
Did Afghanistan Just Drop Out of CASA-1000?
By Casey Michel
Media in Pakistan claim the country is now slated to receive all 1,300MW, due to a “dearth of demand” in Afghanistan.
World Bank Tries to Answer CASA-1000 Criticisms
By Catherine Putz
CASA-1000 will be inaugurated Thursday in Dushanbe, but significant challenges stand in the way of actually realizing the project.
TUTAP Energy Project Sparks Political Infighting in Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
To go through Bamyan or Salang? That is the question.
CASA-1000 Groundbreaking Planned for May
By Casey Michel
Like the December groundbreaking for TAPI, this is little more than movement for the sake of movement.
Coming This Spring: a CASA-1000 Photo-Op
By Casey Michel
Pakistan says the “opening ceremony” will be in May, but no word on the project’s massive hurdles.
CASA-1000: Finalized or Fantasy?
By Casey Michel
Beyond security, there’s the simple issue of supply.
Tajikistan Still Hopeful About CASA-1000
By Catherine Putz
The electricity generation scheme has its big backers, but skepticism remains.
Kyrgyzstan Declares Energy Independence
By Catherine Putz
Is Kyrgyzstan energy independent at last? Not quite.
Uzbekistan Still Hates the Rogun Dam Project
By Catherine Putz
“Uzbekistan never, and under no circumstances, will provide support to this project.”
Geoeconomics in Central Asia
By Michał Romanowski
Infrastructure and transit projects offer new opportunity for the region.
What's the Price of Tajik Electricity in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
It's reportedly been settled: Kyrgyzstan will pay 2.5 cents per kWh, up from 2.0 cents last summer.
Sharif Attempts to Boost Pakistan-Central Asia Ties
By Casey Michel
Pakistan’s prime minister has been lobbying for progress on projects that show little sign of progress.
What Is the US Policy for Central Asia?
By Casey Michel
A senior State Department official outlines Washington’s current policy for the region.
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