Central Asia
Systems Resist Outside Shocks – but Youth Can Move Them from Within
Kazakhstan’s most underestimated strategic asset is neither hydrocarbon reserves nor its transit corridors but the sheer youth of its people. With a median age...
China-Central Asia Summit: A New Chapter of Shared Future and Strategic Convergence
The recent China-Central Asia Summit, attended by President Xi Jinping and the heads of state from the five Central Asian nations—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,...
China’s approach to Central Asia beyond geopolitics
During the unprecedented war between Israel and Iran over the past weeks (June 13-24), the United States has obviously supported Israel against Iran in...
Regional Connectivity: Tajikistan’s Race to Finish CASA-1000 by 2026
The CASA-1000 project (Central Asia–South Asia power transmission line) is a landmark energy initiative aiming to bridge two regions. It was launched in the...
Fighting Trafficking in Central Asia: GAATW’s Battle to Protect Migrant Women
When the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) was launched, the promise of regional integration sounded promising with more job opportunities, economic growth, and cross-border labor...
China’s role in the SCO and its impact on the stability of Central Asia
China has long positioned itself as a major power in the Asian region in terms of its economy, military, and political influence. The country’s...
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...