Central Asia
Why the US Must Include the Organization of Turkic…
The Organization of Turkic States is quickly becoming a crucial mode of engagement in the Central…
Why Pakistan Does Not Want Iran’s Government to Fall
Upheaval in Iran would likely destabilize Pakistan’s western region. In the triumphant wake of the…
Why Kazakhstan May Be Vladimir Putin’s Next Target
Even if it emerges victorious in Ukraine, Russia can still sow the seeds of a future war of…
Explaining Kyrgyzstan’s Economic Leap – The…
In Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan—a mountainous, landlocked country of 7 million people—has long relied on…
How Central Asia Is “Containing” Afghanistan
After abandoning hope of influencing the Taliban, Central Asian nations have sought to insulate…
Why the Afghan-Pakistan Frontier Won’t Settle Down in…
As tensions simmer between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad is shifting from coercive diplomacy…
Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia
After the fall of the Soviet Union, a shared Persianate cultural heritage did not translate into…
Japan’s Development Pitch to Central Asia
By announcing new investments in Central Asia, Japan is entering a crowded field of competition and…
How Cash Flights to Kabul Help Iran and the Taliban
Though aid dollars to Afghanistan are intended to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground,…
The Caspian Sea Is Open to the United States
The opportunity to solidify US influence and trade integration in the Caucasus won’t last forever.…
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