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Recognizing the Taliban: Central Asia and an Evolving International Stance
08/25/2024
In a major breakthrough for Kabul, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) accepted the c...
PGI: The G7’s Answer to Belt and Road?
08/22/2024
In July, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan hosted to a U.S. delegation aiming to enhance...
Kazakh Uranium: A Hot Prospect as U.S. Targets Russian Nuclear Fuel
05/11/2024
A special report as the United States moves to ban imports of enriched Russian U...
Kazakhstan’s New Nuclear Problem: Lake Balkhash
02/22/2024
Another landlocked lake in Kazakhstan is under threat. While declining water lev...
European and International Financial Institutions to Invest $10 Billion in the Middle Corridor
02/01/2024
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity co...
The Middle Corridor Is Opening
01/22/2024
On January 11, a train from Xian, China, arrived in Azerbaijan, having made an a...
Ambassador Rosenblum sees greater US investment and engagement in Kazakhstan’s future
01/05/2024
JANUARY 4, WASHINGTON D.C.- The United States has prioritized two things in its ...
The Middle Corridor Infrastructure Deals and Developments: 2023 in Review
12/21/2023
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Middle Corridor transit route seemed fa...
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine
12/07/2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis ...
French Connection: Macron’s Nuclear Deals in Central Asia
11/17/2023
France has shifted its gaze to Central Asia in pursuit of uranium. With its mark...
The Beginning of An End to the CIS?
10/30/2023
On October 13, in Russian President Putin’s first foreign trip since the Interna...
The Hidden Costs of Kazakhstan’s Engagement with China: A Decade of the Belt and Road
10/24/2023
China is not scaling back on its infrastructure projects in Central Asia. Despit...
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Hold Military Drills without Russia: Khazri-2023
10/17/2023
Despite Russia’s recent efforts to retain its influence in the Eurasian heartlan...
Central Asian Labor Migration: Exploring New Destinations Amid Geopolitical Tensions
10/04/2023
With a shortage of domestic job opportunities and historically low wages, Centra...
Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA
09/21/2023
With a flurry of diplomatic developments, Kazakhstan has emerged as an active pa...
Kazakhstan: Paving the Way for Economic Transformation and Global Connectivity
09/08/2023
During his speech, the President's commitment to improving the transportation se...
Kazakh-Afghan Business Forum: Possibilities for Bilateral Engagement
08/11/2023
Following the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, Afghanistan ha...
Looming Disputes Over Major Kazakh Oil Projects Impose on Energy Sector Stability
07/27/2023
Kazakhstan is facing a series of oil project cost disputes with international oi...
Kazakh-German Relations: A Strategic Partnership Driving Investments
07/18/2023
During his official visit to Kazakhstan from June 19 to June 21, German Presiden...