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.

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…)

Nargiza Muratalieva

27.09.21

The Significance Of The Land Issue Has Not Yet Been Realized By The Authorities Of Kazakhstan

“Since the problems have been identified, but not resolved, the poor and landless will become even poorer, and the latifundists, in the absence of political will on the part of the country’s leadership, will retain their positions and continue to put their interests above public interests”, – notes in an article written for the analytical portal CABAR.asia, human rights activist Galym Ageleuov, director of the Kazakhstani public fund “Liberty” (Almaty, Kazakhstan).

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Galym Ageleuov

15.09.21

Foreign Press Digest on Central Asia August 2021

The hasty withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the rise to power of the Taliban riveted the world’s attention to Central Asia. The world press is discussing the new balance of power of the leading powers in the region; and how climate change can exacerbate border conflicts.

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CABAR.asia

09.09.21

Women’s Question in Uzbekistan: Rationalizing Traditions

“Despite the rather important steps to intensify discussions on gender issues and the creation of numerous structures, a strategic vision and a systematic approach have not yet been observed,” notes Nozima Davletova, a gender consultant and adjunct professor at Webster University in Tashkent, in her article, prepared specifically for analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)

Nazima Davletova

03.09.21

The Taliban’s rise to power: Key reasons and success factors

Collusion between high-level Afghan officials and the Taliban (banned in Central Asia and considered terrorist) was a major factor behind the Taliban’s swift victory, Tajik political scientist Parviz Mullojanov believes. However, on the whole, the fall of the regime in Kabul was the result of the failure of the US and Afghan government policies that they had been pursuing for the past twenty years. (more…)

Parviz Mullodjanov

25.08.21

Will the New Tax Legislation Affect the Growth of the Population’s Welfare in Tajikistan?

The new tax legislation of Tajikistan, most likely, will uphold the primacy of taxation over investment, will not be business-oriented, and will not be able to affect the growth of consumption and savings of citizens significantly, believes Aziz Timurov, participant of CABAR.asia School of Analytics. (more…)

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