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30 Years of neutrality. Where Turkmenistan's foreign policy stands on its milestone anniversary
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- Tajikistan
- 21 january
Incomplete trade expansion:. Why Central Asian countries must diversify and what stands in their way
«If people cannot speak or write about what they consider important, the entire country suffers». The Swiss Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Konstantin Obolensky
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- 8 january
Moscow has made Central Asia look elsewhere. As Russia alienates its labor force, migrants from the region are opening new labor markets
- Central Asia
- Politics
- Popular
- 2 december
Politics
30 Years of neutrality. Where Turkmenistan's foreign policy stands on its milestone anniversary
“Neutrality” is the key term Turkmen authorities use to define their foreign policy. Even the...
- Politics
- 6 months ago
«If people cannot speak or write about what they consider important, the entire country suffers». The Swiss Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Konstantin Obolensky
Swiss businesses are showing increased interest in investing in Uzbekistan, and trade turnover between the...
- Popular
- 6 months ago
Language barrier:. Russia’s strict new law targeting migrant children in education system
The Russian State Duma has swiftly passed a bill that bans the enrollment of migrant...
Iran sets its sights on Central Asia. There is interest, but circumstances get in the way
Central Asia, unlike the Middle East, Russia, or China, has not traditionally been a priority...
Economics
City fever. Why Central Asia is racing to build new cities from scratch
In recent years, several Central Asian countries have unveiled ambitious plans to develop eco-friendly cities...
- Economics
- 5 months ago
Incomplete trade expansion:. Why Central Asian countries must diversify and what stands in their way
In recent years, the foreign trade of Central Asian countries has shown consistent growth, with...
A stone desert or a gateway to the future. What the Wakhan Corridor can offer and why It remains closed
For over three years since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Beijing has emerged as one...
Through us—even a torrent. How Central Asia became a nearly sanctions-free zone.
Geopolitical tensions between major and medium-sized powers pose growing risks for various regions around the...
Security
The hidden enemy. How and why Central Asian countries are arming
After gaining independence, the Central Asian countries experienced numerous upheavals, some even having rather dramatic...
Afghanistan
Stewards of God: How the Taliban govern Afghanistan
When the radical Taliban movement took control of Afghanistan in 2021, many anticipated its inability...
- Afghanistan
- 7 months ago
The Economy in the hands of the Taliban. How the movement that overthrew the Afghan government three years ago managed to steer clear of collapse
In August 2024, the Taliban movement marked three years since regaining control in Afghanistan following...
- Afghanistan
- Popular
- 8 months ago
