Central Asia
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.…
Turkmenistan’s Evolving Neutrality – The…
Can Turkmenistan reconcile its traditionally “neutral” foreign policy with further integration…
The Taliban’s Madrasa System Is Growing
Since 2021, the Taliban has encouraged madrasa schools, raising concerns about religious…
To Offset China, the US Must Engage with the Caspian…
The Donald Trump administration’s recent slew of deals in Central Asia must be accompanied by the…
How Russia Distorts Global Anti-Money Laundering…
The election of a Russian official to an international financial watchdog body underscores the abuse…
Can the West Bump Russia Out of Central Asia?
Despite its focus on the war in Ukraine, Russia shows no signs of letting go of its legacy influence…
How Kyrgyzstan Is Leading Central Asian Tourism
The post-Soviet republic seeks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and portray itself as…
How Georgia Became Russia’s Back Door
Unlike the other Caucasus nations, Georgia remains in thrall to the influence of Russia and other US…
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