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.

Market Economy in Kyrgyzstan: Achievements and Challenges

Over the years of independence in Kyrgyzstan, there has been a gradual transition from a command-administrative system to market relations, said Iskender Sharsheev, head of the Secretariat of the National Alliance of Business Associations. However, in his opinion, the country still has a lot to do to reform its economy.

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Iskender Sharsheev

25.11.21

New Realities of the Afghan Direction in Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy

“If we consider Afghanistan not as a neighbor of the region, but as a country in the region, then close cultural, trade and economic ties will contribute to the establishment of peace and stability in the country,” notes Umarbek Nuriddinov, a Senior student of the “International Relations” Department of the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (Tashkent) and a participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics, in an article written specifically for CABAR.asia (more…)

Umarbek Nuriddinov

24.11.21

On the Issue of Identity: Who are We – Europeans, Asians, or Eurasians?

“There are several models for the formation of internal (self) identity in the Kyrgyz ethnic environment. However, no one will be able to say which of the models of identity is dominant for us: Islam, Turkism, Sovietness, nomadism,” writes the well-known Kyrgyzstani Sinologist, diplomat, ex-SCO Secretary General, Muratbek Imanaliev in an article, written specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)

Muratbek Imanaliev

16.11.21

Problems of Preschool Education in Kazakhstan

“There is no unified state policy in the field of early childhood development in Kazakhstan, its individual components are assigned to different ministries and departments, which is one of the main problems, since there is a fragmentation of decisions taken and their inefficiency”, – writes an independent expert on early childhood development Gaukhar Kiikova (Nur-Sultan) in an article, written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)

Gaukhar Kiikova

10.11.21

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…)

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