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U.S.-Central Asia relations
May 03, 2017
Will the US Ever Get a New Central Asia Policy?
By Catherine Putz
Probably not. American interests in the region remain fundamentally tied to interests outside the region.
February 28, 2017
Decoding Central Asia: What’s Next for the US Administration?
By Michał Romanowski
A secure and stable Central Asia is in the interest of the United States.
September 16, 2016
What Central Asia Means to the United States
By Joshua Walker and Kevin Kearney
From the Great Game to the final frontier, Central Asia takes on new importance in a rapidly shrinking world.
August 04, 2016
A New Day for US-Central Asia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.
August 03, 2016
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
By Casey Michel
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.
June 16, 2016
US Aims to Increase Funding for Alternative Media Sources in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The US State Department wants to counteract “Russia’s well-financed propaganda machine.”
April 06, 2016
Poll: Central Asia Points to the US as its Biggest Threat
By Catherine Putz
Afghanistan also tops the list of regional responses to a Gallup Poll last year; ISIS makes an appearance too.
March 25, 2016
The United States Faces a Security Assistance Dilemma in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. State Department has been ignoring many of its own rules for years; it's no surprise the Defense Department is too
February 13, 2016
How is Russia Losing Ground in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
A glimpse at Kazakh meritocracy and discussion of the West’s policies in the region; recommended links.
January 22, 2016
US Bill Including Central Asia on 'High Risk' List Fails
By Casey Michel
The bill was soundly rejected – but Central Asia’s inclusion in the list of “high risk” countries lingers.
November 02, 2015
Fences and Offenses: Kerry in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
The U.S. is mending fences in Kyrgyzstan and avoiding offenses in Uzbekistan.
October 31, 2015
Kerry Off to Central Asia Amid Pressure to Bring Up Human Rights
By Catherine Putz
A quick look at what to read as Kerry travels the region and a few other recommended reads.
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