Analytics
Foreign analytical articles of August highlighted several important trends in the region, including increased civic engagement in Kazakhstan, strengthening US sanctions against companies in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan’s growing relations with international actors in the infrastructure and energy spheres, dynamics in regional cooperation, etc. (more…)
Kazakhstani authorities need to pay more attention to the consequences of nuclear testing in the Semipalatinsk region, says Aigerim Musabalinova, PhD, a national expert on children’s rights, researcher and consultant. A brief study conducted in September 2022 in the field of education revealed that there has yet to be an attempt at the state level to assess the damage done to the region and the people. (more…)
It is difficult to hope that Uzbekistan’s consumers will switch to relatively expensive alternative energy sources when electricity tariffs are relatively low, experts Nodira Mukhammadkulova and Shakhrizoda Rakhimova said. (more…)
The publication “Comparison of the experience of Afghan refugees and Russian migrants in Tajikistan and ways of their integration” was developed by Aziz Berdikulov on the basis of the IWPR Representative Office in Central Asia and the regional analytical platform CABAR.asia.
In the shadow of towering mountains, Kyrgyzstan faces a landscape as volatile as its climate. A nation grappling with escalating temperatures, dwindling water supplies, and the spectre of energy blackouts, it stands at a pivotal crossroads. With 31% of its GDP fueled by remittances, and a youthful population eager for opportunities, the task is clear yet complex: balance the urgent climate challenges with economic renewal. As the world warms, Kyrgyzstan’s response could offer a model for resilience—or a cautionary tale.
The Central Asian countries were analyzed by foreign outlets in light of Kazakhstan’s strained relations with Russia, growing authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan, army enlisting measures in Tajikistan, new census data from Turkmenistan, presidential elections in Uzbekistan, and other important developments in the region.
The Southern Transport Corridor should not be viewed as a threat by Kazakhstan, but rather be taken as a sign that it is necessary to strengthen Central Asian cooperation and create joint logistics projects with its neighbours, according to Kanat Nogoibayev, a graduate of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics. (more…)
As Kyrgyzstan ushered in a new political post-COVID era, two striking narratives have unfurled: the rise of an assault against independent media and civil society and the fervent espousal of ‘traditional values’. This cocktail of socio-political dynamics has led to an unparalleled squeeze on the LGBT+ community and associated activists. Such domestic strife threatens to upend years of Kyrgyzstan’s democratic progress and freedoms, sacrifices many citizens have fiercely fought for. The increasing vilification of LGBT+ individuals, coupled with a polarising categorisation of citizens as ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’, sets the stage for heightened societal fissures and burgeoning conflict potential. It is crucial, now more than ever, for civil society and media to forge a robust solidarity front, rallying behind the banner of collective rights and freedoms. (more…)
Uzbekistan’s Constitution underwent yet another rewriting this spring, distinguishing itself from previous amendment instances by featuring a multitude of changes with active participation from the entire populace. Beyond mere voting, the people were involved in discussions concerning the updated constitution before its final referendum.
Having been approved by the people and officially enacted on May 1st, one might question the timeliness of delving into the alterations to the country’s foundational law. Nevertheless, unravelling the economic factors and driving forces behind these revisions holds significant value, as it enables us to anticipate the upcoming transformations Uzbekistan will encounter in the years ahead.
This article examines the constitutional changes from an economic perspective, exploring the stakeholders involved, their motivations, and the underlying purpose they serve. Emphasizing a rigorous economic analysis, we will refrain from delving into the legal and moral dimensions that accompanied this constitutional update.
In this piece, we delve into the composition of EU staffing and its significance for Central Asian nations aiming to bolster their standing within the EU. We scrutinise the tug-of-war between neutrality and national interests within EU personnel, taking Germany as our case study. We explore how factors such as educational and labour migration to Belgium mould the staffing in EU institutions. The article underscores that a deep comprehension of the EU workforce and a strategic focus on budding EU personnel through public diplomacy tools is critical for Central Asian nations’ effective EU engagement. These countries ought to boost the EU’s awareness of their region through cultural entities, youth groups, and media, targeting future EU personnel in their early stages of career development.