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The Caspian Region Did Not Wait for Opportunity in 2023 What Lies Ahead for 2024?

The Caspian Region Did Not Wait for Opportunity in 2023 What Lies Ahead for 2024?

by: Dr. Eric Rudenshiold

Date: Dec 22, 2023

Perhaps the greatest indicator of change in 2023 was the accelerating speed of evolution i...

The Middle Corridor Infrastructure Deals and Developments: 2023 in Review

The Middle Corridor Infrastructure Deals and Developments: 2023 in Review

by: Haley Nelson

Date: Dec 21, 2023

Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Middle Corridor transit route seemed farfetched. ...

A New Focus on Renewables: 2023 in Review

A New Focus on Renewables: 2023 in Review

by: Samantha Fanger

Date: Dec 20, 2023

Renewable energy became a consistent focal point in energy dialogues among countries in th...

Powering Progress and Energy Expansion: 2023 in Review

Powering Progress and Energy Expansion: 2023 in Review

by: Haley Nelson

Date: Dec 20, 2023

Although the Caspian Region is famously known for its vast energy reserves, prior to Russi...

Merging the Ecological and Trade Challenges of the Caspian

Merging the Ecological and Trade Challenges of the Caspian

A looming shortage of potable water driven by rising global temperatures and poor water re...

Is it too late to save Central Asia? The crisis is already here

Is it too late to save Central Asia? The crisis is already here

by: Dr. Eric Rudenshiold

Date: Dec 13, 2023

One-third of Central Asia’s glaciers have melted, as the region’s air temperatures are inc...

Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine

Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine

by: Bruce Pannier

Date: Dec 7, 2023

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

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...