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U.S. in Central Asia

Springtime Is Counterterrorism Training Time in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
On Monday, both Russia and the United States began separate military training drills with Tajik forces.

US Security Stakes in Central Asia
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Erica Marat.

How Should the US Craft Counterterrorism Policy in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
A reasonable report, an aluminium feud, and Kazakh movies; weekend reads.

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.

Central Asia Merits Mention in GOP Platform
By Casey Michel
The paragraph was surprising for its even-keeled approach to the region, though it's doubtful Donald Trump will follow it.

What Should U.S. Policy in Central Asia Be?
By Catherine Putz
Also a look at Kazakhstan’s developmental state of mind and its economic hurdles: recommended reads.

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.

Kerry: US Respects Kazakhstan's Sovereignty
By Casey Michel
The U.S. wants the region’s states to know it respects their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Security Remains a Core Pillar of US-Central Asia Relations
By Catherine Putz
At Nazarbayev University, Kerry laid out the United States’ vision of its partnership with Central Asia.

US Secretary of State to Visit All Five Central Asian States
By Catherine Putz
You could call it the “grand Stan slam.”

US Breaks Ground on New Embassy in Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
When is a building, just a building?

Understanding China’s Eurasian Pivot
By Michael Clarke
The “One Belt, One Road” strategy provides a guide to the future of China in Eurasia.