Understanding Central Asia’s Cautious Approach to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
The governments in Central Asia are treading cautiously in their remarks about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Central Asia, too,...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Understanding Central Asia’s Cautious Approach to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
A nation must think before it acts.
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How the Intervention in Kazakhstan Revitalized the Russian-led CSTO
Executive Summary The Russian Federation-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has existed for nearly 30 years, and, during...
Kazakhstan’s System Malfunctions
It may be a cliché, but Kazakhstan’s ongoing dramatic crisis recalls one of Lenin’s most famous quotes, “There are...
A ‘Bright Path’ Forward or a Grim Dead End? The Political Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative in Kazakhstan
Executive Summary This report assesses the political impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Kazakhstan. Specifically,...
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Will Not Fill Any Vacuum in Afghanistan
In recent weeks, observers worldwide have debated whether or not China will fill the multiple ‘vacuums’ that the withdrawal...
Forceful Displays and Soft Rhetoric: Central Asia’s Response to Developments in Afghanistan
The swift fall of the Afghan government and Taliban takeover over the past few weeks poses challenges for the...
Reframing Russia’s Afghanistan Policy
As the deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan looms, the Taliban has gone on the offensive, capturing over...
How Rising Great Power Tensions Will Affect Central Asia
The recent escalation in diplomatic tensions between the U.S., EU, China, and Russia is an unwelcome development for Central...
Chinese Business in Central Asia: How Crony Capitalism is Eroding Justice
China’s economic influence in Central Asia has gained a new character after President Xi Jinping came to power. In...
Emerging Forms of Pax Sinica in Tajikistan and Cambodia
In recent years, Tajikistan has made a habit of parading its new Chinese weapons systems. With perennial concerns over...