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Central Asia-Russia relations
April 06, 2017
Challenging the Central Asian Migrant Myth: Separation and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Sergey Abashin, a noted migration scholar, challenged the usual Muslim migrant worker story at a recent talk.
March 01, 2017
Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
By Catherine Putz
No huge headlines emerged from the trip, which was a walk down familiar paths and repetition of familiar phrases.
November 16, 2016
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
By Ario Bimo Utomo
How will Donald Trump's election affect the balance of power in Central Asia?
May 27, 2016
Imperial Twilight: Images from the Last Years of the Russian Empire
By Catherine Putz
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky wanted to capture the empire in color. His photographs are among the last of Imperial Russia.
January 30, 2016
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
By Catherine Putz
Considering new regional dynamics and more: recommended reads
December 24, 2015
The Limits of Collective Security in Eurasia
By Evan Gottesman
Divergent interests in Russia’s dispute with Turkey and Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan restrict the CSTO.
October 08, 2015
Russia's Putin Finds Time for Central Asia Amid Birthday Celebrations
By Catherine Putz
Between airstrikes on Syria and ice hockey, Russian President Vladimir Putin made time for his Central Asian allies.
September 24, 2015
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
By Casey Michel
ISIS is recruiting around the world, but Russian rhetoric boosts the threat of ISIS to the region beyond reality.
September 15, 2015
CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
By Catherine Putz
Could Russian troops return to the Tajik-Afghan border? Only if asked.
August 04, 2015
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Gets Ready for Election Season
By Catherine Putz
The campaigns can't begin until September, but 34 parties are planning to fight for a seat.
May 22, 2015
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
By Catherine Putz
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
May 21, 2015
Tajikistan and China to Trade… Felons
By Catherine Putz
Extradition among the region's states is common, so is torture.
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