Central Asia Fellows Papers Archives

Central Asia Fellows Papers

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

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…

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

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,…

Turkmenistan: Plebiscite of a Nation of Artisans

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Understanding the Rising NEET Phenomenon in Southern Kazakhstan

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…

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

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.…

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

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…

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

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…

Grassroots Peacebuilding: Cross-Border Cooperation in the Ferghana Valley

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…

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

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…

Overcoming a Taboo: Normalizing Sexuality Education in Kazakhstan

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…