Two state bodies affiliated to the governments of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan have established the Uzbek-Kyrgyz Expert Council. The Council, an initiative between the Institute for Strategic and Interregional Studies under the President of Uzbekistan and the National Institute for Strategic Initiatives under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, was designed to support the high-level dialogue […]
Read MoreA group of managers from Turkmen Railways (Turkmendemiryollary) visited Afghanistan this week to discuss railway infrastructure projects. High on the agenda was the construction of a goods warehouse at Torghundi station, and the first stage of the Torghundi-Sanabar section of the Torghundi-Herat railroad. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation held talks with the head of […]
Read MoreAccording to a recent assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Uzbekistan’s nominal GDP increased by $10.7 billion (125.6 trillion UZS) in 2023, and now stands at $101.6 billion (1,192.2 trillion UZS). IMF analysts noted that the informal economy is a comprehensive direction. Changes in the structure of the country’s economy by sector were discussed […]
Read MoreBy Gunay Khalilova This article is part of the US-China Dynamics series, edited by Muqtedar Khan, Jiwon Nam and Amara Galileo. One of the founding fathers of geopolitics, Mackinder (1904), emphasizes the importance of Central Asia for the command in the world because of its location in the center of Eurasia. Similarly, Brzezinski (1997) highlights the […]
Read MoreIran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has officially confirmed Masoud Pezeshkian as the country’s new president, following a ceremony broadcast by IRIB and attended by high-ranking officials and theologians in Tehran. Pezeshkian’s inauguration is scheduled for July 30 at the parliament building, with over 300 foreign guests expected, including Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov. Turkmenistan and […]
Read MoreASTANA – Why does regionalism matter in the region? How do countries implement multilateral dialogue? Which country is an informal authority in the region? These are the topics we discussed with Filippo Costa Buranelli, Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of St. Andrews, in a recent interview. As an expert, Costa Buranelli published […]
Read MoreAn aerial drone photo shows the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu Province, July 25, 2024. Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, has found a vital connection to the sea through the China-Kazakhstan (Lianyungang) Logistics Cooperation Base, established in 2014. This partnership has significantly enhanced the infrastructure cooperation between China and […]
Read MoreBISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN —Military spending is surging in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia, a development officials link to regional conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, although experts doubt the buildup will increase stability. While Russia was the dominant arms supplier to these countries for more than three decades, other countries including Turkey, China […]
Read MoreA meeting of senior officials of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue was held. The event, held in a video conference format, was attended by deputy heads of foreign affairs agencies of the Central Asian countries and Japan. Turkmenistan was represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov. According to the press service of […]
Read MoreBY DAUREN ABEN President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been steadfast in developing comprehensive cooperation among Central Asian nations. His approach has enhanced ties with neighboring countries across various sectors, including politics, trade, economy, investment, transportation, water resources, energy, and humanitarian efforts. The Kazakh leader has consistently expressed confidence that the region is capable of addressing its […]
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