In the wake of Turkey’s recent election – supposedly fraught with corruption and fraud – and amid some of the worst violent outbreaks it has seen...
Russia and Iran – both members of the Caspian Five – believe they have acted as a main force for stability in the Caspian region and...
As China, projected to be the dominant state of the next century, continues to grow exponentially, many regional and global powers are concerned about China’s economic,...
Most conversations about the Caspian countries revolve around the region’s political and economic developments and Central Asia’s new Silk Road initiatives that seek to facilitate regional...
Earlier this year, the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan announced a new campaign called “Invest in Kazakhstan,” which was designed to attract foreign investors. Throughout the...
With all eyes on Iran, the human rights abuses that continue in the repressive country of Turkmenistan have taken a back seat. Despite pressure from international...
As a new wave of non-Western countries strive to elevate their profiles and expand their global influence, Russia is taking steps to help secure its future...
As the official deadline for the nuclear deal approaches, many are expressing their apprehension over the consequences that may emerge should a deal be reached and...
Of the five Central Asian states – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – Kazakhstan was the last Soviet Republic to leave the USSR. This was...
To many around the world, Azerbaijan is considered a remote and mysterious place. If they have even heard of it. This is surprising because it borders...
