Central Asia
Unraveling the Enigma of Connectivity Between Pakistan and Central Asia -Book Review
Central Asian Republics (CARs) are bordered by two great powers, Russia and China in the east; the Caspian Sea to the west, Iran to...
Kazakhstan’s digital court reforms suggests live streaming trials can bolster justice
The digital transformation of judicial systems is reshaping legal processes worldwide, including in Europe, where many countries are integrating technology to improve efficiency and...
Pakistan’s Strategic Outreach to Central Asia: Strengthening Ties with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent state visits to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan from February 23 to 26, 2025, mark a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s diplomatic...
Uzbekistan president unveils new initiatives for youth education and employment
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced a series of new initiatives designed to create even more opportunities for the nation’s young generation.
After meeting youth...
The EU and Central Asia: Between human rights and energy
As the European Union aims to strengthen political and economic ties with Central Asia, it expects the region to enhance the role of civil...
Human Rights in Uzbekistan: Progress within Limits under Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Since assuming office in December 2016 following the death of long-serving leader Islam Karimov, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev promised wide-ranging reforms to improve Uzbekistan's human...
Advancing Women’s Rights as a Catalyst for Economic Growth in Central Asia
Globally, one woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes. In 2023, at least 51,100 women fell victim to femicide, a form of homicide...
Kazakhstan Sets New Standards in Judicial Independence
Justice systems worldwide are undergoing transformation to meet the demands of increasingly interconnected and rights-conscious societies. Kazakhstan, positioned at the crossroads of Europe and...
A Region in Waiting: The Case for Central Asia in U.S. Foreign Policy
Donald Trump has yet to assume office as President of the United States, yet his articulated foreign policy agenda is already reverberating across the...
Turkmenistan’s Economic Leap through Gwadar
In a significant move that could reshape the landscape of regional trade, Pakistan and Turkmenistan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...