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.

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…)

Dimitris Symeonidis

07.03.22

Foreign press digest of Central Asia in February 2022

In February 2022, Central Asia was highlighted in the foreign press in light of the looming economic crisis in the region due to Russian military actions in Ukraine; the disclosure of secret bank accounts of the Kazakh president; the potentially dangerous situation in GBAO; the transit of power in Turkmenistan; and the humanitarian disaster in neighbouring Afghanistan.

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CABAR.asia

What Consequences can Central Asian Countries Expect from Russia’s War in Ukraine?

Central Asian experts share how Russia’s military invasion to Ukraine affects the countries of Central Asia in economic, geopolitical, and other ways. What economic and investment projects can be slowed down? Will foreign policy change and what will be the geopolitical picture of the region – in the material, specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)

Nargiza Muratalieva

28.02.22

What Are the Causes of Protests in Gorno-Badakhshan?

Stabilisation of the situation in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast requires dialogue and implementation of people-to-people contacts using constructive international practices, Tajik analyst Odil Madbekov said.

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Odil Madbekov

18.02.22

New Mechanisms for Regulating External Labor Migration in Uzbekistan

What changes have occurred in the regulation of external labor migration in Uzbekistan and what new mechanisms have been introduced to maintain contact with migrants in the material, exclusively for CABAR.asia. (more…)

Madina Abdullaeva

16.02.22

What Explains the Endless Protests in GBAO

Protests in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast (GBAO) have never been planned, organized, and every time they were – a spontaneous reaction to certain events, says Subkhiya Mastonshoeva, M.A. of International Relations. In her opinion, it is also important to understand the socio-economic components of the crisis situations in the Pamirs, to which offenses by law enforcement agencies are often added, which together leads to acute manifestations of discontent. (more…)

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