Analytics

Analytics on Central Asia are relevant for a young region that is still experiencing a period of its development. The section is a source of information for a wide range of readers interested in socio-political processes, issues of regional security and economic development, as well as foreign policy in the countries of Central Asia.

Transition, but not much Change: the Challenges and Policy expectations in Turkmenistan

“It is clear that the stability of the existing system now depends on how effectively the tandem will function, particularly when (and if) the tensions or disagreements arise in the “family””, – notes in an article written for CABAR.asia, political analyst Rustam Muhamedov (Turkmenistan). (more…)

Rustam Muhamedov

28.04.22

Problems of Transparency in Tajikistan’s Public Procurement Process

International organizations have given very low scores to the openness of Tajikistan’s state budget and the transparency of the state procurement process. The legislation of Tajikistan, regulating this sphere, does not meet the modern requirements of a democratic society and needs to be improved, believes Ikrom Kuchkorov, a CABAR.asia School of Analytics graduate.

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Ikrom Kuchkorov

25.04.22

Administrative and Territorial Division of Kazakhstan in 2022: Symbolism or Reforms?

“In general, in the new names of the regions, one can see a primordialist vector in nation-building. The changes affected the regions where the share of the state-forming ethnic group exceeds half. However, such cities as Pavlodar and Petropavlovsk, which local activists have been fighting for many years, still remain outside of such reforms,” says Kamila Smagulova (Kazakhstan), participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analysts 2021. (more…)

Kamila Smagulova

18.04.22

Uzbekistan’s Model of Rehabilitating and Reintegrating its Citizens from Conflict Zones in Syria and Iraq

Uzbekistan’s model of rehabilitation and reintegration of women and children has been widely praised by the international community. What is the underlying cause for this praise and what lessons could be learned from it? – writes Maya Ivanova, research analyst specialized in security, geopolitical risk assessment and gender (Bulgaria). (more…)

Maya Ivanova

11.04.22

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in March 2022

In March 2022, Central Asia was highlighted in the foreign press in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine, in particular the statements of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan recognising Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; the negative impact of sanctions on the economies of the region; some restrictions on assembly rights in Kyrgyzstan; the first deaths of Central Asian nationals in the Russian army in Ukraine; the investment forum held in Tashkent.

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CABAR.asia

08.04.22

Implications of the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan on Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Central Asia

“The only factor that makes the likelihood of increased terrorist attacks is the ineffective manner in which the Central Asian governments deal with radicalization and violent extremism. The issue has been misdiagnosed and consequently has been mistreated for many years.”, – states independent researcher Nurbek Bekmurzaev in his article for CABAR.asia.

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Nurbek Bekmurzaev

04.04.22

Development specifics of GBAO: Help from the center and the international community is needed

GBAO needs significant assistance from the national authorities and the international community, said Khodjimukhammad Umarov, Doctor of Economics. In his opinion, in the harsh conditions of GBAO, the real results of development can be obtained with a stringent system of public administration. (more…)

Khojimuhammad Umarov

30.03.22

Migration in Reverse: How today’s Russia has become a supplier of migrants to the countries of Eurasia

The countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Georgia, have already faced an influx of Russians (citizens of the Russian Federation) seeking to settle down outside of Russia. Given the lack of air service and bureaucratic difficulties in obtaining a legal stay in Western countries, Russians have rushed to states that accept holders of Russian passports. (more…)

Olga Gulina

24.03.22

Uzbekistan’s Teacher Exodus is a Multi-Layered Problem

“The teacher shortage is so profound that in October 2021, the cabinet of ministers allowed third-year students at pedagogical universities to begin teaching their own classrooms at public schools”, – expert Niginahon Uralova writes about the teacher exodus in Uzbekistan, especially for CABAR.asia (more…)

Niginakhon Uralova

14.03.22

A new Berdymukhamedov in town? Potential impacts of the transition of power for the geopolitical chessboard of the energy sector

“Ankara and Moscow are constantly engaging in a competition on the energy sector (and not only) of the Caucasus and Central Asia and it will be of great importance to encounter a balance between the two global powers for the president in wait”, – how Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s coming to power will affect the energy sector, writes analyst Dimitris Simeonidis, exclusively for CABAR.asia (more…)

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