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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Date: Nov 1, 2023
A delegation from the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) visited Baku October 23-27 to learn abou...
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
by: Haley Nelson
Date: Oct 24, 2023
China is not scaling back on its infrastructure projects in Central Asia. Despite signific...
Russia Passing Gas: Big Winners/Losers in Central Asia
by: Toghrul Ali
Date: Oct 17, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
Date: Sep 21, 2023
With a flurry of diplomatic developments, Kazakhstan has emerged as an active participant ...
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
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
by: Ambassador (Ret.) Richard E. Hoagland
Date: Sep 14, 2023
During the third week of September at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City...