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...
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...
Putin’s Failures, Like Hitler, Come from His Misunderstanding of the Balance of Power
President Vladimir Putin has, most likely due to political caution, not made any detailed public predictions on how and why Russia will win the...
The Kazan Declaration and BRICS: Redefining Global Power Dynamics
The 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, marked a turning point in the global order, with the Kazan Declaration serving as a powerful...