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Central Asia in Focus

Central Asia in Focus

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...

French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia

French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia

by: Toghrul Ali

Date: Nov 17, 2023

France has shifted its gaze to Central Asia in pursuit of uranium. With its markets in Afr...

Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan

Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Nov 16, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...

Is the United States Out of Steppe?  Addressing Central Asia’s Crossroads Moment

Is the United States Out of Steppe? Addressing Central Asia’s Crossroads Moment

by: Dr. Eric Rudenshiold

Date: Nov 9, 2023

Central Asia is a rapidly changing region.  What was unimaginable even a few years ago mig...

Take Aways from Tbilisi’s Silk Road Forum: Caucasus Lean into Regional Connectivity

Take Aways from Tbilisi’s Silk Road Forum: Caucasus Lean into Regional Connectivity

by: Nicholas Castillo

Date: Nov 7, 2023

Over 2,000 representatives from over 60 countries gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, over Octob...

China’s Charm Offensive in Central Asia

China’s Charm Offensive in Central Asia

by: Meray Ozat, Haley Nelson

Date: Nov 3, 2023

During China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum on October 17-18, Chinese President Xi...

Central Asia in Focus

Central Asia in Focus

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Nov 1, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...

Azerbaijan’s Changing Foreign Relations: The New View from Baku

Azerbaijan’s Changing Foreign Relations: The New View from Baku

by: Dr. Eric Rudenshiold

Date: Nov 1, 2023

A delegation from the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) visited Baku October 23-27 to learn abou...

Central Asia in Focus

Central Asia in Focus

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Oct 26, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...

The Hidden Costs of Kazakhstan’s Engagement with China: A Decade of the Belt and Road

The Hidden Costs of Kazakhstan’s Engagement with China: A Decade of the Belt and Road

by: Haley Nelson

Date: Oct 24, 2023

China is not scaling back on its infrastructure projects in Central Asia. Despite signific...

Central Asian Economies Forge Ahead with Strong Growth Despite Geopolitical Challenges

Central Asian Economies Forge Ahead with Strong Growth Despite Geopolitical Challenges

by: Samantha Fanger

Date: Oct 13, 2023

Central Asia is expected to see major economic growth in 2024 according to a recent report...

Central Asia in Focus

Central Asia in Focus

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Oct 12, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...

Sustainable Development and Connectivity and Central Asia's Path Forward

Sustainable Development and Connectivity and Central Asia's Path Forward

by: Samantha Fanger

Date: Oct 6, 2023

In a global era of fragmented politics and isolationist sentiments, the Caspian Policy Cen...

Central Asian Labor Migration: Exploring New Destinations Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Central Asian Labor Migration: Exploring New Destinations Amid Geopolitical Tensions

by: Meray Ozat

Date: Oct 4, 2023

With a shortage of domestic job opportunities and historically low wages, Central Asia is ...

Unlocking Energy Cooperation: Insights from the C5+1 Summit and Caspian Business Forum

Unlocking Energy Cooperation: Insights from the C5+1 Summit and Caspian Business Forum

by: Toghrul Ali

Date: Sep 29, 2023

The strategic significance of the Caspian region on the global stage was reaffirmed during...

Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA

Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA

by: Nicholas Castillo

Date: Sep 21, 2023

With a flurry of diplomatic developments, Kazakhstan has emerged as an active participant ...

A SUMMIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS

A SUMMIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS

by: Assel Nussupova

Date: Sep 15, 2023

On September 19, history will be made.  US President Joseph R. Biden will host the leaders...

Biden's Presidential Outreach to Central Asia—A Strategic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy

Biden's Presidential Outreach to Central Asia—A Strategic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy

by: Samantha Fanger

Date: Sep 15, 2023

For the first time, leaders of all five Central Asian republics will meet with U.S. Presid...

CPC COMMENTARY: THE TIME HAS COME FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN TO ANNOUNCE A C8+1

CPC COMMENTARY: THE TIME HAS COME FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN TO ANNOUNCE A C8+1

During the third week of September at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City...