central asia
Increased Chinese security presence in the region does not eliminate Russian influence, according to Sardor Allayarov and Douglas Brenton Anderson. According to the authors, it is in the interest of Central Asian countries to diversify their alliances and not to make unilateral commitments in favor of one side. (more…)
The coup d’état in Syria involving followers of radical parties and movements such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and others raises many questions.
Given the high mobility of these foreign jihadists, they could spread instability across the entire Middle East, Africa, and the global community. (more…)
The adverse impacts of climate change are worsening each year, and the window for action is rapidly closing. In the current economic system, the negative effects of climate change lead to exacerbating poverty, and widening inequality, particularly in regions that are more vulnerable to climate shocks and economic shifts, according to researchers Iskandar Sangini and Aya Timurova.
Experts from Kazakhstan believe that the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria will not yet affect the Central Asian countries. They consider the ‘sleeper cells’ of destructive movements within the country to be far more dangerous.
After analyzing data on average annual temperatures across various regions of Tajikistan over several decades, Tajik climatologist Nomvar Kurbon has identified a clear trend of rising temperatures, which could lead to negative consequences. Kurbon emphasizes that the country must urgently implement measures to adapt to these changes.
Throughout history, Central Asian countries have benefited from the ancient Silk Road which connected East Asia with Europe and later on other parts of the world by making Central Asia as a true crossroads of civilizations. Today, Central Asia still has significant potential for connectivity and economic development; meanwhile, this potential and opportunities have so far been untapped, as the region are not yet fully integrated into the global economy due to logistical and connectivity constraints. (more…)
On 10 June, a Women and Water Forum was held in Dushanbe, bringing together dignitaries from 27 countries to share experiences and make recommendations aimed at strengthening the role of women in water issues.
During the latest expert meeting held by the CABAR.asia analytical platform, the experts from four Central Asian countries (except Turkmenistan) discussed environmental migration in their countries.