AnalysisStrategic Minerals
From Chevron to AI: The Surprising History of U.S. Economic Engagement with Central Asia
As a U.S. business delegation of more than 100 companies prepares to travel to Uzbekistan ...
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
Turkmenistan
Stay updated on the latest key developments in Turkmenistan. Our experts provide in-depth research and analysis to navigate the country and region’s evolving geopolitical landscape.
AnalysisMiddle Corridor
Shipbuilding on the Caspian Sea
The Caspian Sea has found itself increasingly under pressure. From one side, Ukrainian strikes hammer ...
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisEnergy
Blackouts in Turkmenistan Reveal Vulnerabilities in Power Infrastructure
Blackouts thrust four of Turkmenistan’s five regions into darkness and led to power outages in neighboring ...
Liam Gibson·
AnalysisRegional - South Caucasus
Beyond the SCO: Central Asia’s New Geography of Power
Beyond the handshaking, the platitudes, and the boilerplate declarations
Dr. Eric Rudenshiold·
AnalysisWater Security
Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa Canal and the Limits of Central Asia's Water Governance
The greatest threat posed by Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal might not be the amount of water
Ana Maria Kvatashidze·
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·
AnalysisEconomy
Turkmenistan’s WTO Journey and Lessons from the Region
Turkmenistan's officials recently announced increased preparations for WTO membership
Zhanel Sabirova·
AnalysisTurkmenistan
Caspian Convergence: Turkmenistan-Azerbaijan Relations Enter a Strategic Phase
The President of Azerbaijan hosted the former President of Turkmenistan for a historic three-day ...
Joshua Bernard-Pearl·
AnalysisTurkmenistan
Bridging the Caspian: Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Meets With Azerbaijan's President Aliyev
Turkmenistan, traditionally one of Central Asia’s more insular states, could be signaling a shift ...
Joshua Bernard-Pearl·
AnalysisEnergy
Trans-Caspian Gas: From Pipedream to Pipeline?
Senator Steve Daines raised more than a few eyebrows at a Senate Foreign Relations ...
James Sharp·
AnalysisEnvironment
Central Asia: The Road From Baku to Belém via Ashgabat And Samarkand
Collective exchanges have become increasingly important as Central Asian countries work together
David Moran·
CommentaryGuest Contributions
Turkmenistan: Land of Stability and Business Opportunities
Turkmenistan has a UN-backed Neutrality status and offers macroeconomic stability. Earlier this year
Kakajan Berdiyev·
AnalysisEnergy
Turkmenistan Signs its First-Ever Energy Deal with the EU
On August 20 in Budapest, Turkmenistan signed its first-ever deal to supply natural gas
Haley Nelson·
AnalysisEnergy
The Importance of Turkmen Gas Exports in a Shifting Energy Landscape
In August 2023, Turkmenistan transferred 10 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas to Iran—a shipment signifying a resumption
Samantha Fanger·
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan Push for Regional Independence with First-Ever Trilateral Summit
Underscoring a broader shift in Central Asia as governments grow wary of foreign dependencies, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan aligned their interests at an unprecedented...
Haley Nelson·
AnalysisEnergy and Economy Program (EEP)
Central Asia's Escalating Energy Crisis and its Geopolitical Implications
As energy demands increase, Central Asian countries have been grappling with frequent energy crises. The winter of 2022-2023
Meray Ozat·
AnalysisCentral Asia
The United States Looks to Expand Cooperation with Turkmenistan
On April 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister, Rashid Meredov,
Haley Nelson·
AnalysisCentral Asia
For the First Time, Turkmenistan Reduces the Power of its Executive
Former President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is still holding a tight
Haley Nelson·