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New Balance of Power in the European Parliament: Implications for Central Asia

Eldaniz Gusseinov 06.06.24

The results of the European Parliament elections could be pivotal for the future of the European Union (EU) and its relations with Central Asian countries, conclude Eldaniz Gusseinov, an expert at the Heydar Aliyev Center for Eurasian Studies at Ibn Khaldun University, and independent analyst Sergey Marinin. Amid rising conservative sentiments among EU citizens, centrist parties are increasingly adopting right-wing agendas. This article examines how the new composition of the European Parliament and the potential rise of right-wing parties could reshape the EU’s foreign policy towards Central Asia. Through case studies of EU member states where right-wing politicians have gained power, we explore the impact on their Central Asian policies. Additionally, we delve into the economic trends driving the EU’s growing engagement with the region.

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Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials: The Next Frontier in Global Power Rivalry?

Eldaniz Gusseinov 03.04.24

Eldaniz Gusseinov of the Ibn Khaldun University’s Heydar Aliyev Center for Eurasian Studies, alongside Abakhon Sultonazarov, IWPR Central Asia Regional Director, contend that the interplay between Central Asia’s ties with the West and China signals the onset of a resource rivalry. Following the upheaval in Ukraine and the ensuing global realignment, the West’s quest for rare earth metals has intensified, aiming to curtail its reliance on Russia and China. Yet, as Western nations pivot to renewables to lessen their dependency on Russian hydrocarbons, they grapple with the potential of becoming more dependent on China, a dominant force in the renewable sector. Central Asia emerges as a pivotal player amidst this, blessed with vast, yet largely untapped, mineral wealth, thereby positioning the region at the heart of the burgeoning competition for essential resources.

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Bridging Europe and Central Asia: Insights from EU Staff Analysis

Eldaniz Gusseinov 24.07.23

In this piece, we delve into the composition of EU staffing and its significance for Central Asian nations aiming to bolster their standing within the EU. We scrutinise the tug-of-war between neutrality and national interests within EU personnel, taking Germany as our case study. We explore how factors such as educational and labour migration to Belgium mould the staffing in EU institutions. The article underscores that a deep comprehension of the EU workforce and a strategic focus on budding EU personnel through public diplomacy tools is critical for Central Asian nations’ effective EU engagement. These countries ought to boost the EU’s awareness of their region through cultural entities, youth groups, and media, targeting future EU personnel in their early stages of career development.

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Europe’s Support for Democracy in Central Asia: False Promises?

Marinin Sergey 02.05.23

As the EU faces challenges in promoting democracy in Central Asia, many wonder what the current strategy for democracy promotion should look like. What are the key elements of a successful strategy, and how can conditionality be used effectively? Moreover, can the goals of promoting democracy, protecting human rights, and supporting civil society in the region realistically be achieved, given the current complex political and economic realities? CABAR.asia explores these questions and more in an exclusive interview with the Ghent University expert. (more…)

Central Asia’s Geopolitical Importance: Western Policies and Agendas

Marinin Sergey 16.03.23

On March 10, 2023, Institute for War and Peace Reporting regional representative office in Central Asia (IWPR CA) held an international expert panel exploring the changing geopolitical agendas of the US and the EU toward Central Asia. The panel gathered around 45 participants in total. Watch the full video broadcast at the bottom of this highlight.

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EU Special Representative for Central Asia Teri Hakala: The EU will pay more attention to human rights issues in Tajikistan

Navruz Karimov 21.10.22

“What we have seen over the past year is that violence has broken out in all Central Asian countries, but Turkmenistan. Even though many of the early warning signs were there, we were caught partly by surprise”, – Teri Hakala, EU Special Representative, on massive violations of human rights and freedoms in Central Asia. (more…)

“As in the Soviet Union”. Presidential Elections were Held in Tajikistan

CABAR.asia 13.10.20

The incumbent President, Emomali Rahmon, as expected, won the election with triumph. According to the Central Election Commission, over 90 percent of voters voted for him. (more…)

European Union’s Normative Power in Central Asia

Sarvar Jalolov 11.04.20

«As the Central Asian countries are trying to comply with EU/international norms to get the preferences, the level of benefiting from them remains very low» – mentioned Sarvar Jalolov, international Relations Specialist, in an article written specifically for CABAR.asia.

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Review of Recent Significant Political Events in Central Asia

Ermek Baisalov 31.05.19

The last week of May in Central Asia was full of large-scale national events. The region met delegations and representatives of various countries, the anniversary meeting of EAEU took place at Nur-Sultan, and bilateral fruitful meetings were held.
The analytic platform CABAR.asia presents a brief review of the week’s most significant political events in the region.
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