CPC - Caspian Policy Center
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Author: 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...
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...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Navigating the Lachin Road: Renewed Tensions Call for Armenia and Azerbaijan to Resume Negotiations
Author: Toghrul Ali, Josephine Freund
Date: Sep 8, 2023
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...