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Developments in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Road to Stability

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Developments in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Road to Stability

Author: Samantha Fanger

Date: Sep 29, 2023

While tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region remain high, this past week, Azerbaijan and Armenia have managed...


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Blinken, Aliyev Discuss Observer Mission to Karabakh as U.S. Steps up Engagement

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Blinken, Aliyev Discuss Observer Mission to Karabakh as U.S. Steps up Engagement

Author: Nicholas Castillo

Date: Sep 28, 2023

On September 26, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke over the phone with Azerbaijani president...


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Renewed Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Tension Pressures the CSTO

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Renewed Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Tension Pressures the CSTO

Author: Nicholas Castillo

Date: Sep 27, 2023

Despite escalating tensions between their countries, the Presidents of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan met on September 20 on the sidelines...


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Uzbekistan in the United States: A Path for Stronger Partnerships

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Uzbekistan in the United States: A Path for Stronger Partnerships

Author: Meray Ozat

Date: Sep 22, 2023

This week’s United Nations General Assembly meetings brought in a lot of changes- and investments- to Uzbekistan...


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Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA

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

Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA

Author: Nicholas Castillo

Date: Sep 21, 2023

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


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First-Ever C5+1 Presidential Gathering: An “Historic Moment” for the United States and Central Asia

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

First-Ever C5+1 Presidential Gathering: An “Historic Moment” for the United States and Central Asia

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: Sep 21, 2023

“This is a historic moment,” U.S. President Joe Biden told the leaders of Central Asia during their first-ever C5+1...


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Central Asia Consultative Meeting: Strengthening Regional Ties and Expanding Horizons

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Central Asia Consultative Meeting: Strengthening Regional Ties and Expanding Horizons

Author: Meray Ozat

Date: Sep 18, 2023

On September 14, Dushanbe hosted the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia...


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A SUMMIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS

Guest Contributions, Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

A SUMMIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS

Author: Assel Nussupova

Date: Sep 15, 2023

On September 19, history will be made.  US President Joseph R. Biden will host the leaders of five Central Asian countries...


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

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

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

Author: Samantha Fanger

Date: Sep 15, 2023

For the first time, leaders of all five Central Asian republics will meet with U.S. President Joseph Biden in a formal C5+1 meeting...


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

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

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...


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Central Asia in Focus

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

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Sep 13, 2023

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


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Navigating the Lachin Road: Renewed Tensions Call for Armenia and Azerbaijan to Resume Negotiations

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Azerbaijan’s Presidential Aide Visits Israel and Emphasizes Strong Shared Bond

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Azerbaijan’s Presidential Aide Visits Israel and Emphasizes Strong Shared Bond

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Sep 8, 2023

Azerbaijani-Israeli relations are reaching new heights as the Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan...


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United States-Türkiye Rapprochement: NATO Allies Hold Largest Military Drills in 7 Years

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

United States-Türkiye Rapprochement: NATO Allies Hold Largest Military Drills in 7 Years

Author: Toghrul Ali

Date: Sep 6, 2023

In August, Türkiye and the United States held their largest joint military exercises in seven years...


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Central Asia in Focus

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

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Aug 30, 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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Strong Azerbaijani-Turkish Relations Reinforced through Güler’s Visit to Azerbaijan

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Strong Azerbaijani-Turkish Relations Reinforced through Güler’s Visit to Azerbaijan

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Aug 29, 2023

The 'two states, one nation' concept persists as Türkiye continues to back Azerbaijan “on the battlefield and at the negotiating...


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Elevating Azerbaijan-Ukraine Strategic Partnership: Mine Clearing Unveils New Dimensions

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Elevating Azerbaijan-Ukraine Strategic Partnership: Mine Clearing Unveils New Dimensions

Author: Toghrul Ali

Date: Aug 24, 2023

The consequences of the Russian war against Ukraine have had varying effects on the Caspian Sea region...


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Dark Deals on the Caspian: How Iran Ships Drones to Russia

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Dark Deals on the Caspian: How Iran Ships Drones to Russia

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: Aug 21, 2023

With the Russian economy struggling to uphold Moscow’s offensive in Ukraine, the Caspian Sea...


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Mounting Tensions Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Threats to the Fragile Peace Negotiations

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis

Mounting Tensions Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Threats to the Fragile Peace Negotiations

Author: Toghrul Ali

Date: Aug 17, 2023

Despite several high-level meetings between Azerbaijani and Armenian officials in the last few months...


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Central Asia in Focus: Cost of Russian Work Permits Increase

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

Central Asia in Focus: Cost of Russian Work Permits Increase

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Aug 15, 2023

Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week...