A New Balance in Central Asia?
ay by day, international interest in the Turkic republics and Central Asia, in general, is growing.
Central Asia Countries “Tread a Fine Line” on Russia-Ukraine
he Haydar Aliyev Centre for Eurasian Studies at Ibn Haldun University in Turkey held a webinar on the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia on March 30, 2022.
Where Does Central Asia Stand on Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Read: China vs Russia in Central Asia?In reality, however, in launching its military offensive against Ukraine, Russia’s strategic goal should be viewed as follows: further dismemberment of the country—ideally breaking it up into two separate and, perhaps, loosely connected entities based on geographic and ethnic-linguistic principles—and the restoration of a pro-Russian puppet government, potentially led by Ukraine’s former president Viktor Yanukovych who fled to Russia in 2014, which will be completely subordinate to the Kremlin’s will.
China vs Russia in Central Asia?
Beijing’s SCO and BRI framework should be studied within this perspective to understand its grand strategy in Central Asia, an important zone of world geopolitics.
CSTO Mission in Kazakhstan Will Have Implications for Central Asia
Mass protests in Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s most stable country economically, started over the government’s unpopular decision to double gas prices, which affected the most vulnerable layers of the Kazakhstani society.
The Great Turan: Russia’s Concerns about Turkey’s Growing Reputation in Caucasus and Central Asia
In Moscow, understanding seems to be growing that the idea of the “Great Turan,” built on the ideology of the unity of the Turks, is rapidly spreading not only across South Caucasus and Central Asia, but it is also gaining popularity in ethnically and religiously diverse parts of Russia as well.
Is Russian Cultural Hegemony in Central Asia Finally Over?
From the shores of the Arctic, the city of Vladivostok, and in the great steppes of Central Asia, this ominous imperative reminded the people under which nation’s guidance they are living.
The Forgotten Terrorists: Daesh Fighters of Central Asia
At the same time, other states have had an important number of their citizens join Daesh as well, particularly post-Soviet Central Asian states.
Are India and Pakistan Drifting Toward War as the Indus Treaty Crumbles?
Central to this divide are identity-based narratives and the Kashmir question.
The Fall of an Autocrat: Dawn of a New Era in Bangladesh?
The dynamics of the student-led national protests in Bangladesh have opened the doors to what it means to be a…
India and Indonesia: Security Orbits in the Indo-Pacific
At the other end, lies central-western part of Pacific Ocean which includes Australia, Japan and South Korea.
How the Middle East Became an Arena for Putin’s Power Struggle with the US
Despite the invasion diverting Russia's focus, arms sales, military relationships, and paramilitary activities in the Middle East remain central to Moscow's strategy for expanding its influence and advancing anti-Western interests.
IMF: Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
Similar declines were observed in the European Union and the Middle East and Central Asia, with reductions of 5.
South Korea’s Defense Industry Breaks the Mold in Global Arms Trade
Major contracts with Central and Eastern European countries, especially Poland, in 2022 and 2023 have positioned South Korea as a significant player, particularly in ground and aerospace domains.
Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea
At this point, it is likely that in the future relations with the Central Asian countries and the Turkic world will become more important for the transit of Chinese goods to Europe by rail.
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
Security Guarantees in Ukraine: Explores the centrality of security guarantees in Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.
Is an Azerbaijani-Armenians Agreement Imminent?
Azerbaijan did not spend the years of occupation only in fruitless diplomatic negotiations: improving the capacity of the Azerbaijani state was one of the central government’s main goals.
Taiwan Votes for Continuity of De Facto Sovereignty
With a voter turnout of around 70% in Saturday’s elections, DPP candidate Lai Ching-te, who received more than 40% of the vote, will govern the country for the next four years, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC).
The Growing Anti-Turkey Sentiment in the Iranian Media and the Gaza War
This rivalry plays an important role both in the context of bilateral relations and at the regional level, while the two countries compete for power and influence in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus.
The Missing Piece of the Middle East Chessboard: Russia
state of Maine after his appointment as general secretary of the Soviet Union’s Central Committee of the Communist Party in November 1982, having served before that as chairman of the Committee for State Security (KGB) for 15 years.
