CPC - Caspian Policy Center
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Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Blinken, Aliyev Discuss Observer Mission to Karabakh as U.S. Steps up Engagement
Author: Nicholas Castillo
Date: Sep 28, 2023
On September 26, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke over the phone with Azerbaijani president...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Uzbekistan in the United States: A Path for Stronger Partnerships
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 22, 2023
This week’s United Nations General Assembly meetings brought in a lot of changes- and investments- to Uzbekistan...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Takeaways from Kazakhstan's Active Role at the UNGA
Author: Nicholas Castillo
Date: Sep 21, 2023
With a flurry of diplomatic developments, Kazakhstan has emerged as an active participant at the ongoing...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
First-Ever C5+1 Presidential Gathering: An “Historic Moment” for the United States and Central Asia
Author: Haley Nelson
Date: Sep 21, 2023
“This is a historic moment,” U.S. President Joe Biden told the leaders of Central Asia during their first-ever C5+1...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Central Asia Consultative Meeting: Strengthening Regional Ties and Expanding Horizons
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 18, 2023
On September 14, Dushanbe hosted the 5th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia...
Guest Contributions, Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
A SUMMIT FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
Author: Assel Nussupova
Date: Sep 15, 2023
On September 19, history will be made. US President Joseph R. Biden will host the leaders of five Central Asian countries...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Biden's Presidential Outreach to Central Asia—A Strategic Shift in U.S. Foreign Policy
Author: Samantha Fanger
Date: Sep 15, 2023
For the first time, leaders of all five Central Asian republics will meet with U.S. President Joseph Biden in a formal C5+1 meeting...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
CPC COMMENTARY: THE TIME HAS COME FOR PRESIDENT BIDEN TO ANNOUNCE A C8+1
Author: Ambassador (Ret.) Richard E. Hoagland
Date: Sep 14, 2023
During the third week of September at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Central Asia in Focus
Author: Bruce Pannier
Date: Sep 13, 2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter offering insight and analysis on events shaping the region’s political future...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Navigating the Lachin Road: Renewed Tensions Call for Armenia and Azerbaijan to Resume Negotiations
Author: Toghrul Ali, Josephine Freund
Date: Sep 8, 2023
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Azerbaijan’s Presidential Aide Visits Israel and Emphasizes Strong Shared Bond
Author: Josephine Freund
Date: Sep 8, 2023
Azerbaijani-Israeli relations are reaching new heights as the Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Kazakhstan: Paving the Way for Economic Transformation and Global Connectivity
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 8, 2023
During his speech, the President's commitment to improving the transportation sector was...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Absheron Gas Field Inauguration Signifies New Energy Partnerships in the Caspian Region
Author: Samantha Fanger
Date: Sep 7, 2023
On August 31, an inauguration ceremony for the Absheron gas and condensate field was held in Baku....
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
United States-Türkiye Rapprochement: NATO Allies Hold Largest Military Drills in 7 Years
Author: Toghrul Ali
Date: Sep 6, 2023
In August, Türkiye and the United States held their largest joint military exercises in seven years...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Afghanistan’s Canal Project Threatens Central Asian Water Security
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Sep 5, 2023
Central Asia’s water security is facing a serious threat as the Taliban government continues to move...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Central Asia in Focus
Author: Bruce Pannier
Date: Aug 30, 2023
Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan Deepen Bilateral Ties
Author: Toghrul Ali
Date: Aug 30, 2023
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev conducted a working visit to Azerbaijan on August 22-23...
Security and Politics Program (SPP), Analysis
Strong Azerbaijani-Turkish Relations Reinforced through Güler’s Visit to Azerbaijan
Author: Josephine Freund
Date: Aug 29, 2023
The 'two states, one nation' concept persists as Türkiye continues to back Azerbaijan “on the battlefield and at the negotiating...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Hungary Signs Breakthrough Energy Deals with Caspian Leaders
Author: Toghrul Ali
Date: Aug 29, 2023
As a part of Hungary’s National Day celebrations on August 20, several leaders from around the world visited...
Energy and Economy Program (EEP), Analysis
Potential Partnership: Southeast Asian Nations as Emerging Allies of Central Asia
Author: Meray Ozat
Date: Aug 25, 2023
Multi-vector foreign policy has remained a staple of Central Asian foreign policy amidst the recent geopolitical instability...