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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.

The C5+1 Summit in Washington: What does the US seek from Central Asian leaders?

IWPR experts believe that the first summit of the Central Asian and US presidents held in New York is mainly symbolic in nature. They believe that the most important decisions for these countries will continue to be taken at the bilateral level. For the US, however, it is important for the Central Asian countries to comply with sanctions against Russia in order to prevent the export of dual-use goods to Russia. (more…)

Marat Mamadshoev

25.09.23

Gender Disparities in Corruption and Public Sector Reform in Uzbekistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Uzbekistan has substantially improved in various sectors with President Mirziyoyev’s efforts and reforms since he assumed office in 2016. However, public sector corruption remains a persistent issue, hindering trust in officials. Several key factors contribute to this problem and impede the effectiveness of reforms, with women’s under-representation in governmental positions as an often-neglected aspect. This piece verifies that increasing the number of women in the public sector, particularly in decision-making, is an innovative strategy worth considering.

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Kodir Kuliev

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in August 2023

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…)

CABAR.asia

05.09.23

Kazakhstan does not provide adequate care to children affected by nuclear tests

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…)

Aigerim Mussabalinova

01.09.23

Transition to “green economy” in Uzbekistan: Opportunities and challenges

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…)

Nodira Mukhammadkulova

31.08.23

Comparison of the experience of Afghan refugees and Russian migrants in Tajikistan and ways of their integration

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.

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CABAR.asia

21.08.23

Kyrgyzstan at the Crossroads: Climate Challenges and Economic Renewal in a Warming World

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.

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Tinatin Osmonova

11.08.23

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in July 2023

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.

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CABAR.asia

07.08.23

What risks does the Southern Corridor project pose for Kazakhstan?

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…)

Kanat Nogoybayev

04.08.23

Defending ‘Traditional Values’: Kyrgyzstan’s Stranglehold on the Third Sector and the LGBTQ+ Battlefront

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…)

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