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Central Asia
Could the SCO Expand Into the Middle East?
By Jonathan Fulton
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization recently added India and Pakistan. Could Iran be next?
The Ablyazov Affair: ‘Fraud on an Epic Scale’
By Stephen M. Bland
New rounds of litigation add to the opaque case of fugitive ex-Kazakh minister Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Telia's Exit Consolidates State Ownership in Kazakhstan Telecoms Sector
By Paolo Sorbello
Hit by scandals across Central Asia, Telia to sell its stake in Kcell, the largest mobile operator, to state-owned Kazakhtelecom.
Journalist's Detention a Test Case for Uzbek Regime on Human Rights
By Catherine Putz
Bobomurod Abdullaev, a journalist, was detained in September 2017 by Uzbekistan's secret police.
Deradicalization in Uzbekistan: It's About the Economy
By James D. Durso
Some of the best weapons against extremism may be as simple as a good job and a regular talk with the imam.
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.
Uzbekistan Loosens Visa Controls, Again
By Catherine Putz
Citizens of 39 countries promised simplified visa procedures and 7 countries granted visa-free travel to Uzbekistan.
The Sorrows of Kazakhstan's Generation Z
By Paolo Sorbello
The young generation most comfortable with technology is faced with a mix of old and new problems in Kazakhstan.
Nazarbayev Goes to Washington
By Catherine Putz
Bilateral trade, Afghanistan, and North Korea's nukes were on the agenda.
Notes From Kazakhstan’s Mission to the UN
By Anuar Ayazbekov
Kazakhstan is positioning itself at the heart of global diplomacy.
Remember the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Catherine Putz
Oh yeah, that...how’s that going?
The Real Future of Green Energy in Kazakhstan
By Andres Fernandez
Given the dominance of conventional energy resources, are Astana’s green energy reforms merely publicity stunts?