AnalysisUzbekistan
Grid Limitations and Blackouts: Why does Central Asia Keep Losing Power?
The region’s latest major blackout on August 14 knocked out power across four of the five Central Asian states
Liam Gibson, Kurtis Yan·
Energy
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AnalysisAzerbaijan
Trans-Caspian Links: The Growing Investment Portfolio Between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan remains vital as the two sides look to bolster trans-Caspian relations
Kurtis Yan·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Shipbuilding on the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea has found itself increasingly under pressure. From one side, Ukrainian strikes hammer Russian
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisEnergy
Rosatom Might no Longer be the Reliable Energy Partner it Once Was in Central Asia
Kurtis Yan·
AnalysisAzerbaijan
Baku and Berlin: The Partnership Beyond the Pipeline
Germany and Azerbaijan are building a new relationship that goes beyond critical energy trade
Zohra Movsumova·
AnalysisKazakhstan
Tanker Strikes at CPC Terminal Renew Pressure on Kazakhstan’s Oil Industry
Kazakhstan resumed exporting crude oil on July 27 after a week-long suspension of Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC)
Erin Malloy·
AnalysisEnergy
No More Fuel for the Fire? What the Russian Fuel Crisis Means for the Caspian Region
Despite its vast energy wealth, Russia is now facing a growing fuel crisis of its own making
Lilly Horrigan·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Turkmen President’s Visit Signals Deeper Regional Cooperation with Azerbaijan
Nothing expresses friendship better than the gift of an oil tanker, as demonstrated on Turkmenistan’s state ...
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
How To Maximize The Middle Corridor
Caspian Policy Center·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
THE MIDDLE CORRIDOR MOMENT: How Central Asia and the South Caucasus Are Rewiring Eurasia
This report is produced by the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) ...
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
AnalysisEnergy
The Baku Energy Pivot: Why Azerbaijan Matters More Than Ever to Europe and the United States
Record high-level engagement on the main stage and sidelines of Azerbaijan’s premier annual energy forum
Kurtis Yan, Lilly Horrigan·
AnalysisEnergy
Trans-Caspian Venture: How a Trilateral Gas Deal Could Strengthen East-West Connectivity
A new trilateral oil and gas production sharing agreement has been signed
Kurtis Yan·
CommentaryMiddle Corridor
Security of the Middle Corridor
The war in Iran has had many geopolitical consequences. This is particularly true in the Middle East
Luke Coffey·
AnalysisEnergy
Extracting Good Mining Policy in Kyrgyzstan
The critical minerals industry in Central Asia is at a crossroads and in Kyrgyzstan critical decisions need to be made
Jack Halsey·
AnalysisSecurity
Historic Meeting of Azerbaijan’s and Ukraine’s Presidents Steps on Moscow’s Toes
If there was any chance for reinstituting Moscow’s and Baku’s historical working relationship
Jack Halsey·
AnalysisSecurity
Fire Sale: Russia’s Retreat and a New Energy Order
While global attention is focused on oil shipments
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Conflict, Corridors, and Commerce: How the Iran War Is Rewiring Eurasian Trade
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
AnalysisSecurity
Iran Shockwaves Reverberate across the Caspian
When U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran on February 28 the shockwaves reached far beyond the Persian Gulf.
Dr. Akbota Karibayeva Meyer, Jack Halsey·