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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.

Foreign Press Digest on Central Asia October 2021

In October 2021, the Central Asia region was in the focus of the foreign press in the context of the re-election of Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Uzbekistan for a second term, the European tour of Emomali Rahmon, a new Chinese outpost in Tajikistan, and the expected “storm of crises” in Kyrgyzstan.

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CABAR.asia

08.11.21

The Phenomenon of Manizha on Eurovision: Feminism Manifesto Challenging the Foundations

The Eurovision Song Contest usually attracts the attention of music lovers. However, the last contest sparked a discussion in Russian society about social issues related to xenophobia and gender issues. The Russian representative Manija Sangin, an ethnic Tajik, attracted the attention of politicians, public figures and even clergymen, as well as the general public not only in Russia, but also abroad. (more…)

CABAR.asia

05.11.21

How Has the Society of Kyrgyzstan Changed in 30 Years?

The article attempts to analyze some of the important social changes that have occurred in Kyrgyzstan over the years of sovereignty. How has our society changed? How have we ourselves changed? Who are we? What have we become? – these and other questions have been discussed by Samar Syrgabaev, a social science researcher, PhD in Sociological Sciences, in an article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)

Samar Syrgabaev

04.11.21

Uzbekistan: presidential elections and challenging dilemmas of Shavkat Mirziyoyev

There is no doubt that the current leader of Uzbekistan will unconditionally win his second presidential election. However, the main questions are different: in what direction he intends to lead his country further and which methods. Judging by the analysis of his activities in recent years, Mirziyoyev himself is in some uncertainty, hoping to combine processes that are still incompatible in political science. (more…)

Alisher Ilkhamov

25.10.21

Kazakhstan: The Visibility of Local Self-Government Reforms Only Multiplies Problems in the Regions

“Now the reform of local self-government has serious political restrictions, is superficial and is aimed more at creating the appearance of democratic transformations than at genuine decentralization of power,” political scientist Dimash Alzhanov (Almaty) notes in his article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia.

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Dimash Alzhanov

21.10.21

Central Asia and South Korea: Seeking Opportunities for Increased Cooperation

“Official Seoul is trying to diversify its trade and economic routes by connecting South Korea with the continental part of Eurasia. It is the diversification of trading partners that is an urgent task not only for the Republic of Korea, but also for the Central Asian states, which pushes them towards practical cooperation,” political scientist Ainura Akmatalieva notes in her article written specifically for the analytical portal CABAR.asia. (more…)

Ainura Akmatalieva

13.10.21

Foreign Press Digest on Central Asia: a Region in Focus in the Context of Afghanistan

In September, in addition to Afghanistan, in the articles of foreign media, the countries of the region are mentioned from the point of view of economy (the scandal with the sale of Kyrgyz gold in foreign markets and the mining of cryptocurrency in Kazakhstan), authoritarian initiatives (restriction of freedom on the Internet) and, of course, not without mentioning Uzbekistan.

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CABAR.asia

11.10.21

Turkmenistan-Russia: the Breakthroughs and Limits of Cooperation

“Turkmenistan is eager to break away from its dependence on China and Russia as the only routes for its energy exports, which the latter two use to pull Turkmenistan into their orbit of influence” – notes in an article written for the analytical portal CABAR.asia, political analyst Rustam Muhamedov (Turkmenistan). (more…)

Rustam Muhamedov

06.10.21

Has Uzbekistan managed to create a market economy in 30 years of independence?

“With the relatively successful implementation of at least part of the necessary reforms, there is hope for the formation of more or less effective inclusive market institutions, for the creation of conditions for sustainable economic development, the formation of a “middle class” and civil society. The “middle class” and civil society will become a social support for further economic, legal and political reforms in the future,” mentioned Yuliy Yusupov, director of the Center for Assistance to Economic Development (Tashkent), in an article written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)

Yuliy Yusupov

28.09.21

Will Chinese Investments in Kyrgyzstan Go Green?

“Green projects and environmental aspects of cooperation remain on the margins of the discourse about economic benefits for Kyrgyzstan and China,” political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva (Kyrgyzstan) notes in her article written specifically for the analytical portal CABAR.asia. (more…)

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