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Uzbekistan Looks West: Georgia Emerges as a Critical Gateway to Europe
07/17/2026
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s July 2-3 state visit to Tbilisi...

No More Fuel for the Fire? What the Russian Fuel Crisis Means for the Caspian Region
07/16/2026
Despite its vast energy wealth, Russia is now facing a growing fuel crisis of it...

The Organization of Turkic States as a Platform for Cooperation, Not Confrontation
07/16/2026
Western analysts have portrayed the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as an em...

DFC’s Trans-Caspian Tour Signals Expanding Investment Pipeline
07/14/2026
The United States appears to be serious about increasing significant and strateg...
Next Step: Tokayev’s Visit to Brussels Strengthens EU-Kazakhstan Relations
07/09/2026
Kazakhstan, and Central Asia as a whole, is a natural global gateway....

The EU is Invested in the Middle Corridor
07/07/2026
The increasing importance of the Middle Corridor was once again affirmed during ...


Connectivity Between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Takes Flight
06/26/2026
Expanding flight service between two countries is often a bellwether of increasi...

Wiring Peace: How the Armenia–Azerbaijan Internet Deal Advances a Digital Silk Road
06/26/2026
In a notable demonstration of cooperation in the South Caucasus, Telecom Armenia...

AI’s New Great Game in the Caspian: Firebird Rises in Armenia and Kazakhstan
06/24/2026
In Astana, the Government of Kazakhstan signed an agreement with San Francisco-b...

Armenia’s Defining Choice: Why This Election Matters Beyond the South Caucasus
06/05/2026
Armenia’s June 7 election is not so much a contest between political parties as ...

The Baku Energy Pivot: Why Azerbaijan Matters More Than Ever to Europe and the United States
06/05/2026
Record high-level engagement on the main stage and sidelines of Azerbaijan’s pre...

Security of the Middle Corridor
05/13/2026
The war in Iran has had many geopolitical consequences. This is particularly tru...

Turkmenistan’s WTO Journey and Lessons from the Region
04/29/2026
Turkmenistan's officials recently announced increased preparations for WTO membe...

Beyond the Silk Road: How Central Asia Is Reinventing Itself for the Tik Tok Generation of Travelers
04/22/2026
In recent years, the mountains and lakes of Central Asia have become a familiar ...

2026 Constitutional Referendum in Kazakhstan: Reform, Continuity, and Executive Power
04/09/2026
The year, 2026, is shaping up to be a landmark year in Kazakhstan's political ev...

Baku Dialogues: Policy Perspectives on the Silk Road Region
03/24/2026
Over the past four years or so, what has been unfolding in Central Asia and the ...


Transparent and Reliable: How a Strong Foundation Brought Japan Success in Central Asia’s Minerals Sector
03/13/2026
Rounding out an eventful year of diplomacy for Central Asia, the presidents of t...
