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New Wave Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan
May 31, 2023

New Wave Authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan

By Haley Zehrung
Sadyr Japarov represents a shift from old-school authoritarianism to new-wave methods of consolidating illiberal, autocratic power under the guise of popular support.

A New China-Central Asia ‘Blueprint’?
May 20, 2023

A New China-Central Asia ‘Blueprint’?

By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
What's driving China's outreach to Central Asia in 2023?
Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade
May 10, 2023

Central Asian Presidents Join Putin for May 9 Victory Day Parade

By Catherine Putz
It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

USCIRF Again Highlights Violations of Religious Freedoms in Central Asia
May 02, 2023

USCIRF Again Highlights Violations of Religious Freedoms in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
In its latest annual report, USCIRF recommends designating Tajikistan and Turkmenistan as "countries of particular concern" and asks for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to be included on the special watch list for religious freedom violators.

The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Embrace of the Taliban
April 20, 2023

The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Embrace of the Taliban

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Afghanistan issue gives Moscow another reason to remain closely engaged in the security affairs of Central Asia.

What Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Means for Central Asia
April 19, 2023

What Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal Means for Central Asia

By Seamus Duffy
The Qosh Tepa canal issue essentially forces the Central Asian nations in the Amu Darya basin to make tradeoffs between regional instability and internal instability.

New Ukraine Sanctions Target Business Interests of Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov
April 14, 2023

New Ukraine Sanctions Target Business Interests of Russian-Uzbek Billionaire Usmanov

By Catherine Putz
Usmanov was personally sanctioned shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, but new sanctions target his “wide network of businesses.”
Russia Still Pursuing Regional Air Defense System With Kyrgyzstan
April 13, 2023

Russia Still Pursuing Regional Air Defense System With Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Russia's efforts to establish "regional air defense systems" within the existing CIS joint air defense system are not new.

Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges
March 29, 2023

Tackling Central Asia’s Remaining Development Challenges

By Evgeny Vinokurov and Anton Malakhov
The region needs to overcome four key structural challenges: lack of access to the sea, low level of development of the financial sector, lack of water and energy coordination, and climate change.

Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia
March 10, 2023

Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
A U.S. Senate subcommittee recently explored U.S. policy toward Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine and intense concern about global energy security.

Central Asians Face Entry Denial at Georgian Border
March 09, 2023

Central Asians Face Entry Denial at Georgian Border

By Niginakhon Saida
Several Central Asians report being turned away recently at the Georgian border with no detailed explanation. 
International Women’s Day: Flowers or ‘the Language of Force’ for Women in Central Asia? 
March 08, 2023

International Women’s Day: Flowers or ‘the Language of Force’ for Women in Central Asia? 

By Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova
Central Asian governments must do more to provide a robust response to domestic violence, equal protection to survivors of abuse, and protect women’s rights both in policy and practice.

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