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The New Front in Critical Minerals: Kazakhstan and South Korea
07/17/2026
As global competition for critical minerals increases, Kazakhstan has been promo...

Uzbekistan Looks West: Georgia Emerges as a Critical Gateway to Europe
07/17/2026
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s July 2-3 state visit to Tbilisi...

No More Fuel for the Fire? What the Russian Fuel Crisis Means for the Caspian Region
07/16/2026
Despite its vast energy wealth, Russia is now facing a growing fuel crisis of it...

The Organization of Turkic States as a Platform for Cooperation, Not Confrontation
07/16/2026
Western analysts have portrayed the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) as an em...

The White Wolves: Uzbekistan’s World Cup Participation Expands the Nation’s Reach
07/15/2026
Few would have imagined a day when soccer fans in traditional Uzbek armor would ...

DFC’s Trans-Caspian Tour Signals Expanding Investment Pipeline
07/14/2026
The United States appears to be serious about increasing significant and strateg...

Headlines from the Caspian: July 13, 2026
07/13/2026
The World Bank has approved a $75 million grant to assist Tajikistan...

From Dispute to Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Advance Border Cooperation
07/09/2026
The recent land exchange between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is more than the tran...
Next Step: Tokayev’s Visit to Brussels Strengthens EU-Kazakhstan Relations
07/09/2026
Kazakhstan, and Central Asia as a whole, is a natural global gateway....

A Hotter Future: El Niño and the Acceleration of Central Asia’s Climate Crisis
07/07/2026
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the start of ...

The EU is Invested in the Middle Corridor
07/07/2026
The increasing importance of the Middle Corridor was once again affirmed during ...

Headlines from the Caspian: July 6, 2026
07/06/2026
Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Azerbaijan’s role as a reliable energy partner t...

Caspian Policy Centre Hosts 4th London Caspian Connectivity Conference
07/03/2026
London, UK, June 30, 2026 — At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, the e...

Turkmen President’s Visit Signals Deeper Regional Cooperation with Azerbaijan
07/02/2026
Nothing expresses friendship better than the gift of an oil tanker, as demonstra...

Headlines from the Caspian: June 30, 2026
06/30/2026
Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week......


Connectivity Between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Takes Flight
06/26/2026
Expanding flight service between two countries is often a bellwether of increasi...

Wiring Peace: How the Armenia–Azerbaijan Internet Deal Advances a Digital Silk Road
06/26/2026
In a notable demonstration of cooperation in the South Caucasus, Telecom Armenia...