Central Asia
The Case for US Engagement with Afghanistan
The Taliban and Afghanistan’s neighbors are not able to stabilize the country. Only US influence can…
How the Azerbaijan-Israel Partnership Boosts Donald…
In a fast-changing region, the Azerbaijani-Israeli relationship has proved durable and useful to US…
Why the Taliban Wants to Talk with the US
Can the Donald Trump administration stomach the short-term political costs of engaging with…
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…
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