Central Asia: The Last Stronghold of a Declining Russia?
Moscow’s instruments of extracting political concessions in the region are gradually losing their effectiveness as the war in Ukraine continues.
Opinion – An Environmental Focus for US-Central Asia Relations
Central Asia faces several environmental challenges, some natural and others human-made, which will be exacerbated by climate change.
Thinking Global Podcast – Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov
Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov discuss the regional politics of Central Asia, focussing on the dominance of Russia, democratisation, regional power relations, and more.
Interview – Oleksiy Bondarenko
Oleksiy Bondarenko discusses authoritarianism in Russia and political shifts in Central Asia, including the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Geopolitical Implications of the Russo-Ukraine War for Central Asia
Central Asia is heading towards a radical reconfiguration in the geopolitical balance of power, possibly even towards war.
Interview – Jon (Yuan) Jiang
Jon (Yuan) Jiang assesses Sino-Russian relations, the impact of the pandemic on the Belt and Road Initiative, and Austrialia’s potential involvement.
Interview – Till Mostowlansky
Anthropologist Till Mostowlansky talks to us about his work in the borderlands of Central Asia and how globalisation, borders, and infrastructure impact peoples’ lives.
Integration of the Central Asian Republics: the ASEAN example
A successful, unified Central Asia could build on ASEAN’s precedent of effective regional cooperation and self-sufficiency in the developing world.
