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Central Asia regionalism
Central Asia Is Investing in Itself
By Aruzhan Meirkhanova and Rassul Kospanov
Foreign investment has long been a focus for Central Asia, but the region's governments are increasingly looking to their neighbors.
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.
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?
SCO Expansion: A Double-Edged Sword
By Eva Seiwert
China and Russia have pushed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization beyond its original mission, at the expense of practical regional collaboration.
Diplomatic Engagement in Central Asia on the Rise
By Aizada Nuriddenova and Zhanibek Arynov
The number of interactions between high-level Central Asian officials has visibly increased since 2015, from 60 interactions that year to 158 in 2023.
Central Asian Regionalism After the 5th Leaders’ Meeting
By Filippo Costa Buranelli
Parsing what the consultative meeting in Dushanbe can tell us about the region’s present considerations and future indications.
How Uzbekistan Promotes Regional Integration in Central Asia
By Tanbaev Ozod
Despite the modest progress achieved under Uzbek leadership, there are still numerous challenges to Central Asian regionalism.
What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting?
By Aizada Nuriddenova
The world has changed profoundly since the last Central Asian Consultative Meeting, yet the new regional grouping carries on.
A More Integrated Future? Mapping Central Asian Optimism
By Elizabeth Woods and Thomas Baker
There’s a clear need for meaningful integration and cooperation in Central Asia, and public optimism for it. So what’s holding the region back?
How the Central Asian States Can Protect Themselves From Russia
By Andrew D’Anieri
A more integrated region will be richer, stabler, and more secure -- and countries won’t have to contemplate using their sovereignty as collateral.
The Art of Survival for Central Asian States
By Brian Wong, Iskander Akylbayev, and Valikhan Bakhretdinov
30 years on from the dissolution of the USSR, Central Asian states are a case study in hedging and balancing between global superpowers.
Is This Central Asia’s ASEAN Moment?
By S. Frederick Starr
On November 29, Central Asia re-emerged as a world region.
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