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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: May 23, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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China Deepens Ties with Central Asia at the Inaugural China-Central Asia Summit

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

China Deepens Ties with Central Asia at the Inaugural China-Central Asia Summit

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: May 22, 2023

President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China promised the leaders of Central Asia billions of dollars...


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EU Tries to Maintain Momentum for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

EU Tries to Maintain Momentum for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: May 19, 2023

In the wake of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan in late 2020, the ceasefire brokered by Russia has...


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QR Brief May 19, 2023

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

QR Brief May 19, 2023

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: May 19, 2023

CPC’s QR Briefing, is a summary and analysis of events and trends in the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK)...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: May 16, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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Does Russia Want Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Does Russia Want Lasting Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

A senior delegation from the Caspian Policy Center visiting Azerbaijan April 23-30 met with leading public- and private-sector officials, including...


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Centras Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Centras Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: May 11, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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Peace Within Reach: The U.S. Provides a Platform for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Peace Within Reach: The U.S. Provides a Platform for Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: May 10, 2023

For the last two years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have narrowly avoided conflict in the Caucasus...


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A Tectonic Shift in The Greater Caspian Region

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

A Tectonic Shift in The Greater Caspian Region

A tectonic shift in international relations is under way between Azerbaijan and the independent nations of Central Asia, especially Kazakhstan and Uzb...


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QR Briefing: 05/09/2023

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

QR Briefing: 05/09/2023

Author: Richard Spooner

Date: May 9, 2023

CPC’s QR Briefing, is a summary and analysis of events and trends in the Republic of Kazakhstan (RK). With the decision to switch Kazakh language to a...


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Central Asia’s Careful Engagement with the Taliban

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Central Asia’s Careful Engagement with the Taliban

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: May 2, 2023

The Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has dramatically complicated the Central Asian governments’ relations...


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The United States Looks to Expand Cooperation with Turkmenistan

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

The United States Looks to Expand Cooperation with Turkmenistan

Author: Haley Nelson

Date: Apr 27, 2023

On April 24, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister, Rashid Meredov,...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Apr 27, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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Centra Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Centra Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Apr 21, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....


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Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Deteriorate Amid Shifting World Dynamics

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Azerbaijan-Iran Relations Deteriorate Amid Shifting World Dynamics

Author: Josephine Freund

Date: Apr 18, 2023

There does seem to be an emerging understanding in the U.S. State Department over the importance of promoting Azerbaijan’s security endeavors...


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Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Aim to Enhance Strategic Partnership

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Aim to Enhance Strategic Partnership

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: Apr 17, 2023

On April 10, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met in Astana with Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to further build...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Apr 13, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future. w...


CENTRAL ASIA PLUS

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

CENTRAL ASIA PLUS

Each of the five post-Soviet countries of Central Asia – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – keenly values its...


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Georgia’s EU Aspirations: Maintaining Hope in the Face of Uncertainty

Security and Politics Program (SPP)

Georgia’s EU Aspirations: Maintaining Hope in the Face of Uncertainty

Author: Toghrul Aliyev

Date: Apr 6, 2023

Since gaining its independence, Georgia has not waned in pursuing its goals of EU accession, and since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...


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Central Asia in Focus

Security and Politics Program (SPP), Energy and Economy Program (EEP)

Central Asia in Focus

Author: Bruce Pannier

Date: Apr 5, 2023

Welcome to Central Asia in Focus, a newsletter that offers insight and analysis on the events shaping the region's political future....