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Turkey in Central Asia
November 23, 2022
Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia?
By Nurettin Akcay
Greater integration among Turkic states may pose a crucial threat to Beijing and Moscow.
October 21, 2022
To Deepen Relations With Uzbekistan, Turkey Leans on Cultural Appeal
By Niginakhon Saida
Amid a rapid rapprochement, Ankara has relied on soft power in Uzbekistan by strengthening cultural ties in language and education opportunities. But is it enough?
October 13, 2022
Turkey’s Growing Influence in Central Asia
By Genevieve Donnellon-May
Ankara, seeking alternatives to its often tense relations with the West, sees in Central Asia many great opportunities.
March 31, 2022
Uzbekistan, Turkey Elevate Ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
By Catherine Putz
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, the latest step in the post-Karimov warming of ties.
March 04, 2022
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Overturn the Strategic Balance in Central Asia, Too
By Nima Khorrami
Putin’s push for restoring Moscow’s past glories could very well bring about its further demise: not just in Europe but also in Central Asia.
July 14, 2021
Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case
By Catherine Putz
Inandi's lawyer suggests possible Kyrgyz involvement in his client's kidnapping; others suggest Inandi has been tortured.
July 06, 2021
Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’
By Catherine Putz
Turkish President Erdogan, who previously denied knowing anything about Inandi, announced his "capture" by Turkish intelligence.
June 15, 2021
Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey
By Catherine Putz
Japarov reportedly asked about the disappearance of Orhan Inandi, but in typical style Erdogan dodged and stressed the need to combat “FETO.”
August 19, 2020
Turkey’s COVID-19 Diplomacy in Central Asia
By Shahid Hussain
Ankara has deployed heath care diplomacy in Central Asia and the Caucasus in the neverending contest for influence.
February 25, 2020
How Iran and Turkey Compete in Central Asian Trade
By Omid Rahimi and Ali Heydari
A closer look at how two pivotal players factor into subregional dynamics in this domain.
December 15, 2017
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
June 10, 2017
Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat needs to maintain amenable relations with Ankara.
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