Central Asia Fellows Papers Archives

The Digital Generation and Startups in Tajikistan

10 February, 2020

by Ilhom Aliyev CAP Paper 229 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2020 Ilhom Aliyev advises DAI Europe on Policy Innovation Facility, a UK government-funded initiative that brings innovative solutions to economic…

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Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan

6 February, 2020

By Aichurek Kurmanbekova CAP Paper 228 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2020 Aichurek Kurmanbekova graduated from the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University with a BA in Political Science (2008) and the OSCE…

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Tajik Artists Lead Social Change: The Role of Art in Questioning Tajik Traditional Values

5 February, 2020

By Lola Ulugova CAP Paper 227 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2020 Lola Ulugova (Lolisanam) has been an art manager in Tajikistan since 2000. She has contributed in writing and producing…

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Choosing Your Battles: Different Languages of Kazakhstani Youth Activism

4 February, 2020

By Nafissa Insebayeva CAP Paper 226 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2020 Nafissa Insebayeva is a PhD Candidate at the University of Tsukuba, Japan, where she specializes in Kazakhstan’s domestic politics,…

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Factors Behind Regional Inequality in Education in Kazakhstan

29 July, 2019

By Aigerim Kopeyeva CAP Paper 224 (CAAF Fellows Papers), July 2019 Aigerim Kopeyeva was a Visiting Fellow at the George Washington University’s Central Asia Program in Spring 2019. She holds…

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Women of Uzbekistan: Empowered on Paper, Inferior on the Ground

23 July, 2019

By Nozima Davletova CAP Paper 223 (CAAF Fellows Papers), July 2019 Nozima Davletova is a lecturer at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Tashkent, where she also leads the…

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Agents of Change? Civic Engagement of Western-Educated Youth in Kazakhstan

17 July, 2019

By Sergey Marinin CAP Paper 222 (CAAF Fellows Papers), July 2019 Sergey Marinin is an independent researcher, specialized in politics and democratic governance in Central Asia. Most of his career…

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The Many Challenges of Native Language Journalism in Central Asia: The Case of Kyrgyzstan

17 July, 2019

By Elmurat Ashiraliev CAP Paper 221 (CAAF Fellows Papers), July 2019 Elmurat Ashiraliev is a journalist at Kloop Media, an independent Kyrgyz media outlet that covers topics including politics, human…

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#Hashtag Activism: Youth, Social Media and Politics in Kazakhstan

11 February, 2019

By Daniyar Kosnazarov CAP Paper 217 (CAAF Fellows Papers), February 2019 Daniyar Kosnazarov’s research interests include youth, social media, and popular culture. He is Editor-in Chief of Steppe, an independent…

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Urban Tourism and a Culture Clash: Understanding Anti-Arab Tourist Sentiment in Baku

30 January, 2019

By Sahib Jafarov CAP Paper 216 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2019 Sahib Jafarov is a policy researcher focusing on Islam, ethnic and religious conflicts, social movements, bifurcated ethnicities, and urbanization in…

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Turkmenistan: Plebiscite of a Nation of Artisans

30 January, 2019

By Snezhana Atanova CAP Paper 215 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2019 Snezhana Atanova is a PhD candidate at INALCO. Her thesis focuses on nationalism and cultural heritage in Central Asia.…

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Secondary Schools and Inequality: Navigating the Fragmented Landscape of Educational Choices in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

29 January, 2019

By Aigoul Abdoubaetova CAP Paper 214 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2019 Aigoul Abdoubaetova researches the growing gap in educational opportunities in Kyrgyzstan. She is Programme Manager of the MA in…

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Rethinking Urban Activism and Civil Society: Insights from Analysis of Bishkek Civic Networks

18 June, 2018

By Raushanna Sarkeyeva CAP Paper 208 (CAAF Fellows Papers), June 2018 Raushanna Sarkeyeva is a founder and director of Urban Initiatives Public Foundation (Kyrgyzstan). She studied Change Management at the…

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Can an Authoritarian Regime Have a Meritocratic Public Administration? The Case of Azerbaijan

11 June, 2018

By Elchin Karimov CAP Paper 207 (CAAF Fellows Papers), June 2018 Elchin Karimov is a researcher in the area of nationalism, ethno-political conflicts, and democracy in post-communist space. He obtained…

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Understanding the Rising NEET Phenomenon in Southern Kazakhstan

11 June, 2018

By Dinara Alimkhanova CAP Paper 206 (CAAF Fellows Papers), June 2018 Dinara Alimkhanova is a young researcher in the field of education, specializing in vocational education and training. After graduating from…

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Who Is “Tashkent City” For? Nation-Branding and Public Dialogue in Uzbekistan

11 June, 2018

By Dilmira Matyakubova CAP Paper 205 (CAAF Fellows Papers), June 2018 Dilmira Matyakubova is a young professional specializing in Higher Education, Public Policy, and Political Economy. Dilmira is an Associate Lecturer…

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Assessing the Impact of NGO Peacebuilding Programs in the South Caucasus: The Case of Nagorno-Karabakh

6 March, 2018

By Jeyhun Veliyev CAP Paper 204 (CAAF Fellows Papers), March 2018 Jeyhun Veliyev is a junior researcher interested in political economy, energy security, conflict, human rights, and democracy-building in post-Soviet…

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Engaging Youth to Sustain (Inter-Communal) Peace at the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border

12 February, 2018

By Jafar Usmanov CAP Fellows Paper 203 (CAAF Fellows Papers), February 2018 Jafar Usmanov is a researcher on youth development issues in Tajikistan. He has studied global governance and international…

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Grassroots Peacebuilding: Cross-Border Cooperation in the Ferghana Valley

5 February, 2018

By Diana Mamatova CAP Fellows Paper 202 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2018 Diana Mamatova is a young professional in the areas of peacebuilding, development and program management, and policy research.…

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Countering Extremism vs. Freedom of Online Expression: The Case of Kazakhstan

29 January, 2018

By Anna Gussarova CAP Fellows Paper 201 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2018 Anna Gussarova is director and co-founder of the Central Asia Institute for Strategic Studies (www.caiss.expert). She previously served…

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Overcoming a Taboo: Normalizing Sexuality Education in Kazakhstan

29 January, 2018

By Karlygash Kabatova CAP Fellows Paper 200 (CAAF Fellows Papers), January 2018 Karlygash Kabatova is a researcher currently interested in how society development and sexuality education interrelate. Together with a…

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“Spirituality and Enlightenment”: Uzbekistan’s State-Backed Ideological Policy

10 October, 2017

By Rafael Sattarov

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Inequality in Secondary Education and Kazakhstan’s Risk of Becoming a Fragmented Society

15 August, 2017

By Daniyar Kussainov

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The Digital Generation and Startups in Tajikistan

Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan

Tajik Artists Lead Social Change: The Role of Art in Questioning Tajik Traditional Values

Choosing Your Battles: Different Languages of Kazakhstani Youth Activism

Factors Behind Regional Inequality in Education in Kazakhstan

Women of Uzbekistan: Empowered on Paper, Inferior on the Ground

Agents of Change? Civic Engagement of Western-Educated Youth in Kazakhstan

The Many Challenges of Native Language Journalism in Central Asia: The Case of Kyrgyzstan

#Hashtag Activism: Youth, Social Media and Politics in Kazakhstan

Urban Tourism and a Culture Clash: Understanding Anti-Arab Tourist Sentiment in Baku

Turkmenistan: Plebiscite of a Nation of Artisans

Secondary Schools and Inequality: Navigating the Fragmented Landscape of Educational Choices in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Rethinking Urban Activism and Civil Society: Insights from Analysis of Bishkek Civic Networks

Can an Authoritarian Regime Have a Meritocratic Public Administration? The Case of Azerbaijan

Understanding the Rising NEET Phenomenon in Southern Kazakhstan

Who Is “Tashkent City” For? Nation-Branding and Public Dialogue in Uzbekistan

Assessing the Impact of NGO Peacebuilding Programs in the South Caucasus: The Case of Nagorno-Karabakh

Engaging Youth to Sustain (Inter-Communal) Peace at the Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border

Grassroots Peacebuilding: Cross-Border Cooperation in the Ferghana Valley

Countering Extremism vs. Freedom of Online Expression: The Case of Kazakhstan

Overcoming a Taboo: Normalizing Sexuality Education in Kazakhstan

“Spirituality and Enlightenment”: Uzbekistan’s State-Backed Ideological Policy

Inequality in Secondary Education and Kazakhstan’s Risk of Becoming a Fragmented Society

Kazakhstan’s Parliamentary Elections: What Next? (Video)

COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND CENTRAL ASIA: Crisis Management, Economic Impact, and Social Transformations

Artists of Modern Kazakhstan

Late Soviet Central Asia: Colonialism vs Nationalism (Video)

Informing the Public about the Dangers of a Pandemic. Early COVID-19 Coverage by News Organizations in Kazakhstan

Central Eurasian Summer Studies Institute Applications Now Open!

Scholars of Central Asia Book Database

The Other Side of Oil (Video)

Migration and COVID-19: Challenges and Policy Responses in Kyrgyzstan

Central Asia Almanac in Kazakh and Kyrgyz: CAP’s Contribution to Developing Central Asia’s Scholarship in National Languages