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...
The Putin Roadmap: Predicting Trump’s Next Moves
Few people in modern politics have drawn as much attention and controversy as Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Even though Putin comes from an...
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...
Determining the Endgame for Russia in Ukraine
February 2025 will signify the third anniversary of Russia's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. At the outset of the invasion on February 24,...
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...
Why Did Russia Fall into the “Allied Trust” Dilemma?
In the midst of the current academic discourse on the multipolarity that the world is overseeing, Russia seems unwilling to take a greater role...
Weaponized Justice: Patterns of Repression in Russia
The Kremlin’s manipulation of Russia’s criminal justice system stands as a cornerstone of its strategy to suppress dissent, consolidate power, and maintain authoritarian control....
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...