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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.

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in July 2022

July 2022 was rich with political events in Central Asia: analytical materials included the topics of the countries’ balancing act between Russia and the West, security and human rights concerns, mass protests, and the IV Consultative meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. (more…)

CABAR.asia

02.08.22

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in June 2022

The June analytical articles on Central Asia in foreign media discussed the constitutional reform in Kazakhstan, the investigation into the 2010 ethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan, the visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Russia, the situation in GBAO, constitutional amendments in Uzbekistan, as well as other important topics in Central Asia at the moment. (more…)

CABAR.asia

05.07.22

Foreign Press Digest on Central Asia: May 2022

Analytical pieces in foreign press on the Central Asian region include the topics of the current instability in Afghanistan, hurdles for Central Asia in dealing with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, new restrictive laws against media and social networks in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, and the constitutional reform in Uzbekistan. (more…)

CABAR.asia

03.06.22

Crisis domino in Central Asia: a great opportunity for other regional players?

“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.

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Dimitris Symeonidis

11.05.22

Foreign Press Digest on Central Asia: April 2022

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…)

CABAR.asia

30.04.22

Transition, but not much Change: the Challenges and Policy expectations in Turkmenistan

“It is clear that the stability of the existing system now depends on how effectively the tandem will function, particularly when (and if) the tensions or disagreements arise in the “family””, – notes in an article written for CABAR.asia, political analyst Rustam Muhamedov (Turkmenistan). (more…)

Rustam Muhamedov

28.04.22

Foreign Press Digest of Central Asia in March 2022

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.

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CABAR.asia

08.04.22

Implications of the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan on Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Central Asia

“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.

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Nurbek Bekmurzaev

04.04.22

A new Berdymukhamedov in town? Potential impacts of the transition of power for the geopolitical chessboard of the energy sector

“Ankara and Moscow are constantly engaging in a competition on the energy sector (and not only) of the Caucasus and Central Asia and it will be of great importance to encounter a balance between the two global powers for the president in wait”, – how Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s coming to power will affect the energy sector, writes analyst Dimitris Simeonidis, exclusively for CABAR.asia (more…)

Dimitris Symeonidis

07.03.22

Foreign press digest of Central Asia in February 2022

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.

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