Analytics
The publication “Refugees in Kyrgyzstan: Forced to Find a “Home”” was developed by Dr. Ainura Akmatalieva on the basis of the IWPR Representative Office in Central Asia and the regional analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
“The fear is increasing in Central Asia that a default domino is just around the corner and, looking at the overall stance of both their strategic partners, Moscow and Beijing, they are bound to look for alternatives. India is best situated at seizing this opportunity and this can be a step at changing the balances with China and Russia”, – writes analyst Dimitris Simeonidis, exclusively for CABAR.asia.
Main themes surrounding Central Asia in foreign press in April involved the consequences of the Russia-Ukraine war for Central Asian countries in the economic and geopolitical realms, as well announcement of reforms in Kazakhstan, changes in the public procurement process and human rights concerns in Kyrgyzstan, Berdimuhamedov Jr.’s first steps as a president, and Tajikistan’s dire economic situation. (more…)
In March 2022, Central Asia was highlighted in the foreign press in the context of Russia’s war in Ukraine, in particular the statements of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan recognising Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity; the negative impact of sanctions on the economies of the region; some restrictions on assembly rights in Kyrgyzstan; the first deaths of Central Asian nationals in the Russian army in Ukraine; the investment forum held in Tashkent.
“The only factor that makes the likelihood of increased terrorist attacks is the ineffective manner in which the Central Asian governments deal with radicalization and violent extremism. The issue has been misdiagnosed and consequently has been mistreated for many years.”, – states independent researcher Nurbek Bekmurzaev in his article for CABAR.asia.
The countries of Central Asia and the Caucasus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Georgia, have already faced an influx of Russians (citizens of the Russian Federation) seeking to settle down outside of Russia. Given the lack of air service and bureaucratic difficulties in obtaining a legal stay in Western countries, Russians have rushed to states that accept holders of Russian passports. (more…)
In February 2022, Central Asia was highlighted in the foreign press in light of the looming economic crisis in the region due to Russian military actions in Ukraine; the disclosure of secret bank accounts of the Kazakh president; the potentially dangerous situation in GBAO; the transit of power in Turkmenistan; and the humanitarian disaster in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Central Asian experts share how Russia’s military invasion to Ukraine affects the countries of Central Asia in economic, geopolitical, and other ways. What economic and investment projects can be slowed down? Will foreign policy change and what will be the geopolitical picture of the region – in the material, specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)
In January 2022, Central Asia was featured in the foreign press in the light of protests in Kazakhstan, power cuts in three countries in the region, armed clashes on the Kyrgyz-Tajik border, and online summits of Central Asian countries with China and India.
“Events in Kazakhstan made it clear to the countries of Central Asia that a peaceful transfer of power in an authoritarian state is impossible and granting of freedoms is always dangerous for the ruling regime,” notes Kanat Nogoibaev, an analyst from Kyrgyzstan, a graduate of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics-2021, in his article. (more…)