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Turkey in Central Asia
![Turkey Ends Visa-Free Access for Tajik Citizens Turkey Ends Visa-Free Access for Tajik Citizens](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-05-094744.jpg)
Turkey Ends Visa-Free Access for Tajik Citizens
By Catherine Putz
In the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall attack, Tajiks find their world shrinking further.
![Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia? Does the Organization of Turkic States Worry China and Russia?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-22-182257.jpg)
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.
![To Deepen Relations With Uzbekistan, Turkey Leans on Cultural Appeal To Deepen Relations With Uzbekistan, Turkey Leans on Cultural Appeal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-20-163527.jpg)
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?
![Turkey’s Growing Influence in Central Asia Turkey’s Growing Influence in Central Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-13-145518.jpg)
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.
![Uzbekistan, Turkey Elevate Ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Uzbekistan, Turkey Elevate Ties to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-03-30-152014.jpg)
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.
![Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Overturn the Strategic Balance in Central Asia, Too Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Overturn the Strategic Balance in Central Asia, Too](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-08-09-27.jpg)
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.
![Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case Allegations of Torture and Kyrgyz Involvement in Orhan Inandi case](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-06-7.jpg)
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.
![Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’ Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-06-7.jpg)
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.
![Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey Kyrgyz President Japarov Visits Turkey](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-06-14-8.jpg)
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.”
![Turkey’s COVID-19 Diplomacy in Central Asia Turkey’s COVID-19 Diplomacy in Central Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-28-4.jpg)
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.
![How Iran and Turkey Compete in Central Asian Trade How Iran and Turkey Compete in Central Asian Trade](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-02_19-47-14.jpg)
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.
![Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17347503910255.jpg)
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.
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