CPC - Caspian Policy Center
Research
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...
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...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Kazakhstan: Paving the Way for Economic Transformation and Global Connectivity
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 8, 2023
During his speech, the President's commitment to improving the transportation sector was...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Absheron Gas Field Inauguration Signifies New Energy Partnerships in the Caspian Region
Author: Samantha Fanger
Date: Sep 7, 2023
On August 31, an inauguration ceremony for the Absheron gas and condensate field was held in Baku....
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Afghanistan’s Canal Project Threatens Central Asian Water Security
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 5, 2023
Central Asia’s water security is facing a serious threat as the Taliban government continues to move...
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....
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Deepen Bilateral Ties
Author: Toghrul Ali
Date: Aug 30, 2023
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev conducted a working visit to Azerbaijan on August 22-23...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Hungary Signs Breakthrough Energy Deals with Caspian Leaders
Author: Toghrul Ali
Date: Aug 29, 2023
As a part of Hungary’s National Day celebrations on August 20, several leaders from around the world visited...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Potential Partnership: Southeast Asian Nations as Emerging Allies of Central Asia
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Aug 25, 2023
Multi-vector foreign policy has remained a staple of Central Asian foreign policy amidst the recent geopolitical instability...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Turkmenistan Signs its First-Ever Energy Deal with the EU
Author: Haley Nelson
Date: Aug 24, 2023
On August 20 in Budapest, Turkmenistan signed its first-ever deal to supply natural gas...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Reports
The Wealth Of The Caspian Region: A Modern History Of Oil And Natural Gas Export Routes
Author: Haley Nelson
Date: Aug 23, 2023
The economic condition of Caspian countries has been significantly affected by factors such as pipelin...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
The Importance of Turkmen Gas Exports in a Shifting Energy Landscape
Author: Samantha Fanger
Date: Aug 22, 2023
In August 2023, Turkmenistan transferred 10 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas to Iran—a shipment signifying a resumption...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Navigating China's Path to Engagement in Central Asia
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Aug 22, 2023
China's expanding geopolitical interests in Central Asia and its aspirations to supplant Russian influence following...
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...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
UAE ADNOC’s Strategic Stake in Absheron Gas Field: Fortifying Cooperation and Shaping Energy Futures
Author: Samantha Fanger
Date: Aug 15, 2023
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has successfully finalized an agreement...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum: Possibilities for Bilateral Engagement
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Aug 11, 2023
Following the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Afghanistan has been largely abandoned...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Central Asia's Escalating Energy Crisis and its Geopolitical Implications
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Aug 9, 2023
As energy demands increase, Central Asian countries have been grappling with frequent energy crises. The winter of 2022-2023...