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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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Fragile Compromise Calms Kyrgyz Crisis
Timur Toktonaliev 15.10.20

Demands continue for President Sooronbay Jeenbekov’s resignation. (more…)

Experts: Political Leaders Must Return Situation to Legitimate Field in Kyrgyzstan
Timur Toktonaliev 07.10.20

The lack of legality is fraught with the emergence of far more serious and dangerous crises in the republic, analysts said. (more…)

The Processes of Politicizing Islam in Kyrgyzstan: Impact on the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
Arsen Usenov 07.08.20

“The sphere of religion, which a priori should be separated from politics, has become a factor determining political processes in the country and is even used as a tool to achieve political goals,” mentioned political scientist Arsen Usenov, in an article written specifically for CABAR.asia.

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Infographics: How Has the Composition of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Changed Since 1999?
Zulfiya Raissova 05.06.20

Experts are not confident that 30% quota for women and youth will significantly change the political agenda of Kazakhstan. In their opinion, it will function only nominally.
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Why Kazakhstan Introduces Quotas for Women and Young People?
Zulfiya Raissova

On May 25, the president of Kazakhstan Kassym Zhomart-Tokayev signed amendments to the elections law. They introduce mandatory 30 per cent quotas for women and young people into voting lists of political parties. (more…)

Kyrgyzstan: Gender Equality Issues Must Always Be on the Agenda
Asel Sooronbayeva 26.02.20

One third of Kyrgyzstanis wants to see more women in politics, while the majority of people thinks that women should fulfil themselves in social sphere and household.

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