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Nuclear Deal or No Deal: Caspian Countries Will Still Have to Engage with Iran
04/16/2025
In a surprise announcement in early April, US President Donald Trump said that t...
A New World Order: How The EU Lost The South Caucasus
04/15/2025
The world has changed, and the EU and the wider West need to face up to the real...
Headlines from the Caspian: April 14, 2025
04/14/2025
Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week......
Uzbekistan’s Strategic Role in Strengthening Regional Connectivity
04/10/2025
“We meet at a moment of transformation in the Central Asia region - profound tra...
Headlines from the Caspian: April 8, 2025
04/07/2025
Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week......
Kazakhstan’s Surprise: The Impact of Trump Tariffs on Central Asia and the Caucasus
04/07/2025
While the international community tries to position itself amidst the U.S. annou...
Critical Matters: Reflections on Mining in Kazakhstan
04/07/2025
Critical minerals power our cell phones, cars, and computers. They are also cur...
Strengthening Ties: EU-Central Asia Summit Paves the Way for a Robust Strategic Partnership
04/04/2025
The European Union’s landmark Samarkand summit appears to have heralded a new...
Ferghana Valley Takes a Step Toward Stability as Central Asian Neighbors Settle Border Dispute
04/03/2025
After nearly two decades of negotiations, the countries of the Ferghana Valley h...
Headlines from the Caspian: April 1, 2025
04/01/2025
Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week...
Atomic Risks and Rewards: Viewpoints from Three Experts
04/01/2025
With plans for a nuclear reactor well underway in Kazakhstan, it is important th...
Azerbaijan Seeks Trilateral Partnership with Israel and U.S.
03/31/2025
As global political tensions intensify, the previously blurred lines of state al...
22 Days from Japan to Europe: East Asia's Middle Corridor Milestone
03/27/2025
The Middle Corridor is no longer just an alternative trade ......
Power Play in the Caspian: Rosatom's Expanding Reach across the Caspian Sea Region
03/27/2025
A post-Soviet creation and success story, Russia’s Rosatom is a booming business...
Headlines from the Caspian: March 24, 2025
03/24/2025
Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week...
How does Uzbekistan Develop Transport Links with the South Caucasus?
03/21/2025
The South Caucasus has high transit potential to link China and Europe, making i...
Promises and Pitfalls: Reflections on Kazakhstan’s Nuclear Future
03/21/2025
Last year, Kazakhstan held a nationwide referendum on the question of building a...
Opinion: What the Loss of RFE/RL Would Mean for Central Asia
03/20/2025
The decision to terminate the federal grant agreement funding for Radio Free...