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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Mar 22, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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For U.S. Engagement in Central Asia, Pragmatic Economic Cooperation is Key

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

For U.S. Engagement in Central Asia, Pragmatic Economic Cooperation is Key

Author: Eugene Chausovsky

Date: Mar 21, 2023

As Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on and continues to ripple out globally, the region of Central Asia is emerging...


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Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Further Deteriorate as Iran Flies Warplane along Border

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Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Further Deteriorate as Iran Flies Warplane along Border

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Mar 20, 2023

On Saturday, March 11, Azerbaijan summoned its Iranian Ambassador to Baku after an Iranian warplane flew close to, as well as crossed over...


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The Organization of Turkic States Develops Coordinated Emergency Response

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The Organization of Turkic States Develops Coordinated Emergency Response

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: Mar 20, 2023

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Summit on March 16 in Ankara served as a catalyst for cultural...


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Commentary:  U.S. Policy in Central Asia Needs to Be Visible

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Commentary: U.S. Policy in Central Asia Needs to Be Visible

As a U.S. diplomat who spent a significant part of his career in Central Asia, I can tell you that the March 8 written testimony to the Senate Foreign...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Mar 15, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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President of Uzbekistan's Visit to Baku Signals Strengthening of Existing Turkic Ties

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President of Uzbekistan's Visit to Baku Signals Strengthening of Existing Turkic Ties

Author: Samantha Fanger

Date: Mar 9, 2023

President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, made a working visit to Azerbaijan March 1-2 where the leaders discussed their partnerships and the imple...


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Armenia’s New National Budget: A Drastic New Commitment to Military Capacity

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Armenia’s New National Budget: A Drastic New Commitment to Military Capacity

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Mar 9, 2023

Armenia’s 2023 national budget, passed by the National Assembly in December 2022, increases overall public expenditure by 18 percent, to nearly 2.6 tr...


QR Briefing: 3/9/2023

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

QR Briefing: 3/9/2023

Author: Richard Spooner

Date: Mar 9, 2023

CPC’s QR Briefing, is a summary and analysis of events and trends in the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK). With the decision to switch Kazakh language...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Mar 8, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future...


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Global Perspectives: UAE in the Caspian Region

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Global Perspectives: UAE in the Caspian Region

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Mar 7, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become known as a hub for economic ventures including but not limited to real estate...


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Secretary Blinken Concludes Central Asia Trip

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Secretary Blinken Concludes Central Asia Trip

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: Mar 3, 2023

For the first time since early 2020, a U.S. Secretary of State visited Central Asia. On March 1, after two days of traveling between Kazakhstan and Uz...


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U.S. Supports Trans-Caspian Trade and Transport Diversification

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U.S. Supports Trans-Caspian Trade and Transport Diversification

Author: Samantha Fanger, Efgan Nifti

Date: Mar 2, 2023

On February 28, the Biden Administration announced that it will add $20M in funding to expand upon the preexisting Economic Resilience Initiative...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Mar 1, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future...


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Secretary Blinken’s First Trip to Central Asia for C5+1 Meetings

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Secretary Blinken’s First Trip to Central Asia for C5+1 Meetings

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: Feb 28, 2023

On February 23, the U. S. Department of State announced Secretary Antony Blinken’s plans to travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India...


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Armenia and Azerbaijan Negotiate for a Peaceful Resolution on the Sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Negotiate for a Peaceful Resolution on the Sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

Author: Samantha Fanger

Date: Feb 27, 2023

With the backdrop of the 59th annual Munich Security Conference (MSC), the Prime Minister of Armenia and President...


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U.S. Pledges Long-Term Aid to Türkiye Along with $185 Million in Earthquake Relief

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U.S. Pledges Long-Term Aid to Türkiye Along with $185 Million in Earthquake Relief

Author: Samantha Fanger

Date: Feb 24, 2023

On February 20, shortly after Secretary Blinken’s visit, Türkiye was hit by another two earthquakes of 6.4...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Feb 23, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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Caspian Region Comes Together to Aid in Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts

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Caspian Region Comes Together to Aid in Earthquake Disaster Relief Efforts

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Feb 21, 2023

On February 6, twin earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.8 struck southeast Türkiye and Syria. The result of these two earthquakes and strong aftershocks...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Feb 15, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....