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To Russia or Turkey? A Central Asian Migrant Worker’s Big Choice
By Khamza Sharifzoda
As the appeal of the Russian labor market has decreased, Turkey has become a more attractive option.
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In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup
September 05, 2018
In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup
Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.
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In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup
Turkish Company Complains About Turkmenistan's Empty Pockets
June 04, 2018
Turkish Company Complains About Turkmenistan's Empty Pockets
In a recent Reuters report, a Turkish company claims Ashgabat hasn't paid up for completed contracts.
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Turkish Company Complains About Turkmenistan's Empty Pockets
How Will Erdogan’s Recent Visit to Uzbekistan Enhance Turkish-Uzbek Cooperation?
May 15, 2018
How Will Erdogan’s Recent Visit to Uzbekistan Enhance Turkish-Uzbek Cooperation?
After a cold snap in bilateral relations, Tashkent and Ankara seem set for warmer relations.
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How Will Erdogan’s Recent Visit to Uzbekistan Enhance Turkish-Uzbek Cooperation?
Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
April 11, 2018
Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov did not respond directly to Erdogan's urging to deal with Gulen-linked institutions.
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Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey
February 22, 2018
Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey
Human rights groups say Namunjon Sharipov was forcibly returned to Tajikistan.
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Tajik Activist Returned to Tajikistan From Turkey
Welcome to the New Indian Ocean
February 21, 2018
Welcome to the New Indian Ocean
New players are creating a more multipolar and complex Indian Ocean environment
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Welcome to the New Indian Ocean
Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
November 29, 2017
Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov made a working visit to Moscow less than a week after taking office.
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Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
An Uzbek President Touches Down in Turkey for the First Time in 18 Years
October 25, 2017
An Uzbek President Touches Down in Turkey for the First Time in 18 Years
As Mirziyoyev heads to Ankara, conditions are ripe for a rapprochement in bilateral ties.
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An Uzbek President Touches Down in Turkey for the First Time in 18 Years
MIKTA’s Next Steps
September 27, 2017
MIKTA’s Next Steps
Its members -- Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Turkey and Australia -- have some shared and some divergent interests.
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MIKTA’s Next Steps
Where in the World is Abdul Rashid Dostum?
July 18, 2017
Where in the World is Abdul Rashid Dostum?
After being turned away from Mazar-i-Sharif and refusing to land in Kabul, a plane carrying Dostum reportedly landed in Ashgabat.
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Where in the World is Abdul Rashid Dostum?
5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
July 07, 2017
5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
The de-escalation zones, let alone which country's "military observers" would maintain them, remain under discussion.
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5th Round of Astana Syria Peace Talks End Without Agreement
Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown
June 10, 2017
Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown
Ashgabat needs to maintain amenable relations with Ankara.
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Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown
Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
January 25, 2017
Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
Russia, Turkey and Iran conclude the two-day negotiation with an agreement on jointly monitoring the shaky ceasefire.
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Syrian Sides Snub Final Document at Astana Peace Talks
Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack
January 04, 2017
Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack
A Kyrgyz man was falsely identified as the gunman who killed 39 at an Istanbul nightclub.
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Jumping to Conclusions: Erroneous Claims of Kyrgyz Attacker in Istanbul's Reina Club Attack
Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara
December 20, 2016
Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara
The shocking killing of the Russian Ambassador has unclear ramifications.
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Russian Ambassador Assassinated in Ankara
Tracing the Quran's Journey
October 25, 2016
Tracing the Quran's Journey
A major exhibit in Washington, D.C., showcases the world's many Qurans.
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Tracing the Quran's Journey
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Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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