Security and Politics

The Caspian Region Did Not Wait for Opportunity in 2023 What Lies Ahead for 2024?

Perhaps the greatest indicator of change in 2023 was the accelerating speed of evolution in the Caucasus and Central Asia regions.  This review

Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·22 Dec 2023

Reshaping Realities in the Caspian Region: 2023 in Review

In 2023, migration flows from Central Asia saw both continuity and the beginnings of a shift away from Russia as the traditional destination for migrant workers

Meray Ozat, Nicholas Castillo·22 Dec 2023

Profiles in Power: 2023 in Review

July of 2023 saw a snap election in Uzbekistan allowing for the re-election of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Nicholas Castillo·22 Dec 2023

The Western Pursuit: 2023 in Review

On the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City, the C5+1 leaders, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart

Samantha Fanger·22 Dec 2023

A Delicate Balancing Act: Navigating Conflicts and Diplomacy: 2023 in Review

Great power influence is still present, but noticeably waning

Toghrul Ali, Josephine Freund, Haley Nelson, Nicholas Castillo·21 Dec 2023

Merging the Ecological and Trade Challenges of the Caspian

A looming shortage of potable water driven by rising global temperatures and poor water resource management threatens the stability of Central Asia

Jahan Taganova, Nathan Hutson, Rachana Mattur·14 Dec 2023

Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future.

Bruce Pannier·7 Dec 2023

Amid Challenges, Georgia’s European Dream Moves Forward

Nicholas Castillo·29 Nov 2023

Central Asia in Focus

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future.

Bruce Pannier·29 Nov 2023

The Russians Want to Build a Super-State. It May Now Include Parts of Georgia.

Rhetoric around the formation of a Union State to include Georgia’s breakaway territories continues to come up among the Kremlin’s policymakers

Nicholas Castillo·16 Nov 2023

Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future.

Bruce Pannier·16 Nov 2023

Is the United States Out of Steppe? Addressing Central Asia’s Crossroads Moment

Central Asia is a rapidly changing region.  What was unimaginable even a few years ago might already

Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·9 Nov 2023

Take Aways from Tbilisi’s Silk Road Forum: Caucasus Lean into Regional Connectivity

Over 2,000 representatives from over 60 countries gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, over October 26-27 for the fourth Silk Road Forum. The forum, the first since

Nicholas Castillo·7 Nov 2023

China’s Charm Offensive in Central Asia

During China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum on October 17-18, Chinese President Xi Jinping used his Beijing-led conference to highlight

Meray Ozat, Haley Nelson·3 Nov 2023

Iranian Defense Minister Visits Tajikistan

While Iran embarks on a security offensive to the West, it is looking to enlarge its influence in the East. As Central Asia faces security threats on nearly

Samantha Fanger·2 Nov 2023

With Different Mediation Preferences, Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks Hit Impediments

With the reincorporation of Karabakh underway and hostilities in the region largely over, both Baku and Yerevan have pivoted

Nicholas Castillo·2 Nov 2023

Central Asia in Focus

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future.

Bruce Pannier·1 Nov 2023

Azerbaijan’s Changing Foreign Relations: The New View from Baku

A delegation from the Caspian Policy Center (CPC) visited Baku October 23-27 to learn about Azerbaijan’s current intentions

Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·1 Nov 2023