Central Asia and Its Role in global politics
There is a significant amount of high-quality scientific literature focused on Central Asia. Social and political scientists, historians, and anthropologists have studied this region...
The Silent Killer in Central Asia: How Environmental Degradation Leads to Societal Collapse
This paper sheds light on an often overlooked link between environmental degradation and societal collapse. By emphasizing how environmental disasters, from historical droughts to...
Chinese Dragon to Pursue the Russian Bear’s Path
The ill-fated decision to start a war in Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Putin's stature as an influential global figure. Russia's prior...
From Cotton Fields to Catwalks: Creating Uzbek Fashion Brands
Uzbekistan is a major world supplier of cotton and has a relatively well-developed textile and fabric industry, as well as traditional handicrafts. However, a...
Caspian Region: An Intersection of Religious Culture and Growing Geopolitical Dynamics
At the first waving blush, the Caspian forum concluded early December 2023 portrays huge untapped business and geopolitical implications. With evolving geopolitical situation steadily...
The Straussian Character of Post-Soviet Russian Statecraft
The behaviour of post-Soviet Russian statecraft is poorly understood in the Western world. Long gone is the age of clever Kremlinologists —men like George...
How can Central Asian countries promote collective regional identity
Authors: Alouddin and Ozod Tanbev*
In recent years, Central Asia has experienced a surge in regionalism, prompting discussions on the formation of a regional identity....
OTS on track to become EU equivalent
On November 3, 2023, the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) commenced in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. This summit brought...
The Role of Turks in the New World Order: Summit of the Organization of Turkic States and Turk Time
The 10th summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held on November 3 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. The main theme...
Palestinian-Israeli conflict critical for BRICS
Long before South African President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired a video summit with BRICS leaders (Brazil, Russia, India and China) with participation of new members...