Region
Central Asia
Economics, energy, connectivity, security and political transformation across Central Asia.
3 published articles
Overview
Central Asia occupies a strategic position between Russia, China, South Asia and the Middle East. This section follows Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan through their economic trajectories, resources, infrastructure, security policies and external relations.
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Central AsiaUzbekistan: The Quiet Power Seeking to Reconnect Central Asia
At the heart of a region long shaped by Russian and Soviet imperial power, Uzbekistan is attempting to build an autonomous economic and diplomatic position.
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Central AsiaCentral Asia: The Return of a Region
For a long time, Central Asia existed on maps mainly through what surrounded it. Russia to the north. China to the east. Afghanistan and Iran to the south.