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“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…)
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.
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…)
“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…)
In September, in addition to Afghanistan, in the articles of foreign media, the countries of the region are mentioned from the point of view of economy (the scandal with the sale of Kyrgyz gold in foreign markets and the mining of cryptocurrency in Kazakhstan), authoritarian initiatives (restriction of freedom on the Internet) and, of course, not without mentioning Uzbekistan.
“Green projects and environmental aspects of cooperation remain on the margins of the discourse about economic benefits for Kyrgyzstan and China,” political scientist Nargiza Muratalieva (Kyrgyzstan) notes in her article written specifically for the analytical portal CABAR.asia. (more…)
The hasty withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and the rise to power of the Taliban riveted the world’s attention to Central Asia. The world press is discussing the new balance of power of the leading powers in the region; and how climate change can exacerbate border conflicts.
In the foreign press lately, the Central Asian countries have been increasingly mentioned in the context of the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. However, in the region itself, no less important and interesting processes are taking place.
“SCO-led approach towards Afghanistan seems to present the only viable option for ensuring a relative degree of predictability and normalcy in Afghan state’s behavior regardless of which group emerges as the main power broker in the post-US Afghanistan”, – political analyst Nima Khorrami notes in an article, written specifically for the analytical platform CABAR.asia. (more…)
An expert from Afghanistan noted that the Taliban do not enjoy wide support among the Afghan population, and the legitimization of terrorists by big players only complicates the process of achieving peace and development in Afghanistan.