Analytics
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.
“Despite the growing interest in the activities and lives of Alash-Orda residents, the public field still lacks large dialogue platforms about the impact of Alash-Orda ideas on modernity,” says Kamila Smagulova (Kazakhstan), participant of the 2021 CABAR.asia School of Analytics. (more…)
“The Scenario Matrix presented in this article is more of a strategy to achieve results than just guessing the future. Now a decisive moment has come in the history of modern Kazakhstan, and much depends on the actions that will be taken in the coming months,” Kairat Moldashev, an expert from Kazakhstan, notes in an article, written specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)
“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…)
“The tandem of Uzbekistan with Kazakhstan can stimulate the strengthening of regional cooperation,” – writes Umarbek Nuriddinov (Uzbekistan), student of the Faculty of International Relations at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, participant of the CABAR.asia School of Analytics 2021. (more…)
The countries of Central Asia are undergoing another stress test during the crisis in Kazakhstan. How will the events in Kazakhstan affect bilateral relations and regional cooperation? What changes, including geopolitical ones, can be expected in the region in the near future, – experts from the region discussing these and other issues specifically for CABAR.asia. (more…)
Experts from Central Asia and beyond share their forecasts of what to expect in the region in 2022, what internal and external risks countries will face, and also summarize the results of the past year in a material, written specifically for CABAR.asia (more…)