A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.

From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.

Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.

Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.

The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”

Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.

The U.S. State Department has been ignoring many of its own rules for years; it's no surprise the Defense Department is too

A glimpse at Kazakh meritocracy and discussion of the West’s policies in the region; recommended links.

The bill was soundly rejected – but Central Asia’s inclusion in the list of “high risk” countries lingers.

The U.S. is mending fences in Kyrgyzstan and avoiding offenses in Uzbekistan.

A quick look at what to read as Kerry travels the region and a few other recommended reads.

You could call it the “grand Stan slam.”

State officials are quick to mention Russia's economic troubles, ignore the EEU, and compliment China.

Experts are skeptical of the future of what is essentially America’s exit strategy for Afghanistan.