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What’s Behind the Increased Diplomatic Push in Kazakhstan?

What’s Behind the Increased Diplomatic Push in Kazakhstan?

By Nikola Mikovic
Putin undoubtedly seeks to preserve the status quo in Russia’s relations with Kazakhstan. And Tokayev continues implementing Astana’s decades-old multi-vector foreign policy.

Organization of Turkic States Seeks to Unite Europe With Asia

Organization of Turkic States Seeks to Unite Europe With Asia

By Mark Temnycky
Continued dialogue between countries from Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia suggests that the political climate in the region is changing.
France’s Strategic Pivot to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan and Shaping Regional Dynamics

France’s Strategic Pivot to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Uzbekistan and Shaping Regional Dynamics

By Alouddin Komilov
France's strategic moves in Central Asia, exemplified by Macron's recent visit to Uzbekistan, are driven by myriad factors.

How the EU Can Contribute to the Green Transition in Central Asia

How the EU Can Contribute to the Green Transition in Central Asia

By Alouddin Komilov
By focusing its efforts on a few key sectors, the EU can strengthen Central Asia’s resilience, prosperity, and regional cooperation.

From Central Asia to Europe: What Is the Most Sustainable Transport Corridor?

From Central Asia to Europe: What Is the Most Sustainable Transport Corridor?

By Catherine Putz
A recent European study highlighted the Central Trans-Caspian Network as the best option to connect Central Asia with Europe.

What Explains Growing European Engagement in Central Asia?

What Explains Growing European Engagement in Central Asia?

By Alouddin Komilov
In recent years, the EU has shifted how it views Central Asia. That effort culminated recently with the first EU-Central Asia leaders summit.

Weeks After Russia-Central Asia Leaders’ Meeting, Europe Comes Calling Too

Weeks After Russia-Central Asia Leaders’ Meeting, Europe Comes Calling Too

By Catherine Putz
With Ukraine in mind, the European Union is courting Central Asia, even if it means overlooking the region’s autocratic “democracies.”
EU-Uzbekistan: Long Way to an Enhanced Partnership

EU-Uzbekistan: Long Way to an Enhanced Partnership

By Akram Umarov
In general, Uzbekistan is positively predisposed toward engaging non-regional powers. But there are some challenges to increasing EU-Uzbekistan ties.

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s European Tour

Tajik President Emomali Rahmon’s European Tour

By Ana-Maria Anghelescu
European leaders concerned with Afghanistan’s security situation may see Tajikistan as a useful partner to limit refugee flows to Europe.

EU-Kazakhstan Aim to Cooperate on Green Projects

EU-Kazakhstan Aim to Cooperate on Green Projects

By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Kazakh government is looking to diversify its economy and develop new industries while also promoting environmental protection.

New EU Strategy for Central Asia: All About Balance

New EU Strategy for Central Asia: All About Balance

By Fabienne Bossuyt
The new strategy reflects a more accurate understanding of the region and of the EU’s comparative advantages.
Russia Takes Turkmenistan To Court Over the Price of Gas

Russia Takes Turkmenistan To Court Over the Price of Gas

By Catherine Putz
The gas spat between Gazprom and Turkmengaz continues.

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