Analytics
Experts on Central Asia share opinions about the angles in which they see the armed conflict on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan that took place on September 14-17, 2022. How can this conflict affect projects within the SCO and regional cooperation? What peacebuilding mechanisms can Astana and Tashkent offer? – these questions are discussed in an article, specially for CABAR.asia. (more…)
“The current focus exists on agriculture, irrigation and construction, which are the already existing and functioning economic sectors in the region. While the need for further industrialization of the region has been highlighted by policymakers, there is no clear provision for the formulation of the main building block for such circumstances: the workforce and academia that will generate the ecosystem for various industrial sectors to thrive”, – writes analyst Dimitris Simeonidis, exclusively for CABAR.asia. (more…)
“Since Uzbekistan and Georgia are located in geostrategically vital regions – Central Asia and South Caucasus, efforts of both countries to implement major transport and communication projects will serve for interregional connectivity and for the benefit of all interested countries”, – notes Farrukh Khakimov (Uzbekistan), participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analysts 2021. (more…)
“The Georgian experience could be an even bigger lesson for Akorda, as social mobilization in Kazakhstan has grown significantly amid the ongoing economic crisis. Georgia’s experience can serve as a good example for institutional reforms in Kazakhstan’s security sector, more fundamental police reforms, and foreign policy diversification”, – says Kamila Smagulova (Kazakhstan), participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analysts 2021. (more…)
In August, analytical pieces on Central Asia covered the topics of labor collectives’ issues in Kazakhstan, pressure on human rights defenders in Kyrgyzstan, situation of the Pamiri population in Tajikistan’s GBAO, Turkmenistan’s energy relations, the future geopolitical scenarios for Uzbekistan, and many other themes presented in this digest. (more…)
In the age of globalization, the Internet is practically becoming the main tool for the realization of the human right to freedom of speech. Therefore, it is important to talk about the legal regulation of access to the Internet, according to ICT expert Asomiddin Atoev and lawyer Khurshed Kurbonshoev. (more…)
The documents signed by Central Asian presidents in Cholpon Ata are a significant step toward closer cooperation in the region, according to Umedjon Ibrohimzoda, a political scientist and participant of the school of analytics of CABAR.asia. However, it is important to adhere to the principle of equality and mutually beneficial cooperation in the integration process of Central Asia. (more…)
«Taking into consideration how each of these “black swan” events could further affect the region, would allow frontline organisations combating TIP in Central Asia to identify and develop resilience strategies to counter new socio-economic and political vulnerabilities», – writes research analyst Maya Ivanova (Bulgaria), exclusively for CABAR.asia. (more…)
The publication “Creating a Tourism Brand for Uzbekistan: Opportunities and Challenges” was developed by Madina Abdullaeva on the basis of the IWPR Representative Office in Central Asia and the regional analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
July 2022 was rich with political events in Central Asia: analytical materials included the topics of the countries’ balancing act between Russia and the West, security and human rights concerns, mass protests, and the IV Consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. (more…)