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The Caspian Region Did Not Wait for Opportunity in 2023 What Lies Ahead for 2024?
Date: Dec 22, 2023
Perhaps the greatest indicator of change in 2023 was the accelerating speed of evolution i...
The Middle Corridor Infrastructure Deals and Developments: 2023 in Review
by: Haley Nelson
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Middle Corridor transit route seemed farfetched. ...
A New Focus on Renewables: 2023 in Review
by: Samantha Fanger
Date: Dec 20, 2023
Renewable energy became a consistent focal point in energy dialogues among countries in th...
Powering Progress and Energy Expansion: 2023 in Review
by: Haley Nelson
Date: Dec 20, 2023
Although the Caspian Region is famously known for its vast energy reserves, prior to Russi...
Merging the Ecological and Trade Challenges of the Caspian
by: Rachana Mattur, Nathan Hutson, Jahan Taganova
Date: Dec 14, 2023
A looming shortage of potable water driven by rising global temperatures and poor water re...
Is it too late to save Central Asia? The crisis is already here
Date: Dec 13, 2023
One-third of Central Asia’s glaciers have melted, as the region’s air temperatures are inc...
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Dec 7, 2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...
Central Asia in Focus
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Nov 29, 2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...
French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia
by: Toghrul Ali
Date: Nov 17, 2023
France has shifted its gaze to Central Asia in pursuit of uranium. With its markets in Afr...
Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Nov 16, 2023
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Is the United States Out of Steppe? Addressing Central Asia’s Crossroads Moment
Date: Nov 9, 2023
Central Asia is a rapidly changing region. What was unimaginable even a few years ago mig...
Take Aways from Tbilisi’s Silk Road Forum: Caucasus Lean into Regional Connectivity
Date: Nov 7, 2023
Over 2,000 representatives from over 60 countries gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, over Octob...
China’s Charm Offensive in Central Asia
by: Meray Ozat, Haley Nelson
Date: Nov 3, 2023
During China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum on October 17-18, Chinese President Xi...
Central Asia in Focus
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Nov 1, 2023
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Azerbaijan’s Changing Foreign Relations: The New View from Baku
Date: Nov 1, 2023
A delegation from the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) visited Baku October 23-27 to learn abou...
Central Asia in Focus
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Oct 26, 2023
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The Hidden Costs of Kazakhstan’s Engagement with China: A Decade of the Belt and Road
by: Haley Nelson
Date: Oct 24, 2023
China is not scaling back on its infrastructure projects in Central Asia. Despite signific...
Russia Passing Gas: Big Winners/Losers in Central Asia
by: Toghrul Ali
Date: Oct 17, 2023
Central Asian Economies Forge Ahead with Strong Growth Despite Geopolitical Challenges
by: Samantha Fanger
Date: Oct 13, 2023
Central Asia is expected to see major economic growth in 2024 according to a recent report...
Central Asia in Focus
by: Bruce Pannier
Date: Oct 12, 2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the eve...