By Rano Turaeva and Muyassar Turaeva In this paper, we unpack the uchyot (“registration”) system using Foucault’s regime-based approach. Uchyot is a Soviet tool for controlling populations by requiring them to register personal information and… Continue reading Uchyot and Foucault: Drug Users and Migrants in Post-Soviet Central Asia and Russia
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Discussing Sinophobia in Kyrgyzstan
By Aizat Shailoobek Kyzy This paper investigates how Chinese migrants are perceived by different groups in Kyrgyzstan—and in what domains local people turn to Sinophobia. To date, Kyrgyzstani political leaders… Continue reading Discussing Sinophobia in Kyrgyzstan
How Perceptions of the English Language Have Changed in Kazakhstan: A Narrative Analysis
By Valerie Sartor This study provides an overview of how perceptions of the English language in Kazakhstan have altered over time due to political, economic, social and technological changes. The… Continue reading How Perceptions of the English Language Have Changed in Kazakhstan: A Narrative Analysis
Central Asian Regionalism or Central Asian Order? Some Reflections
By Filippo Costa Buranelli This article reflects on how the concept of regionalism has been used to explain and interpret Central Asian politics since independence. It argues that regionalism, often… Continue reading Central Asian Regionalism or Central Asian Order? Some Reflections
Video – Dynastic Succession in Turkmenistan: Will it Make Any Difference?
A virtual event hosted by the Central Asia Program at George Washington University on March 3, 2022. The discussion topics included the implications of the March 12 snap presidential elections… Continue reading Video – Dynastic Succession in Turkmenistan: Will it Make Any Difference?
The People’s Perspectives: Assessing Sadyr Japarov Through the Opinions of His Constituents
By Jonathan Meyer Jonathan Meyer is a master’s student concentrating in Conflict Management at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a programs intern with the International Foundation… Continue reading The People’s Perspectives: Assessing Sadyr Japarov Through the Opinions of His Constituents
Koryo Saram: Post-Soviet Koreans’ Identity as Low-Skilled Workers in South Korea
By Albina Yun Albina Yun is an independent researcher from Uzbekistan. She holds an MA in Critical Gender Studies from the Central European University and an MA in Politics and… Continue reading Koryo Saram: Post-Soviet Koreans’ Identity as Low-Skilled Workers in South Korea
“Dear Nike, Just Don’t Do It!”: A Transnational Digital Connective Action on the Issue of Forced Uyghur Labor at Nike Sweatshops in China
By Tomiris Mashan Tomiris Mashan is a Master’s student in Comparative Social Research at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from… Continue reading “Dear Nike, Just Don’t Do It!”: A Transnational Digital Connective Action on the Issue of Forced Uyghur Labor at Nike Sweatshops in China
Women Forging Peace in the Ferghana Valley? An Analysis of Gender Inclusion in Peacebuilding and Transboundary Water Resource Management Projects in the Ferghana Valley
by Jahan Taganova and Jaclyn Best with contributions from Annagul Yaryyeva, Zaida Aurora Cholico Santoyo, Mekan Narliyev Jahan Taganova is a Turkmenistani activist, feminist, and professional who works at the… Continue reading Women Forging Peace in the Ferghana Valley? An Analysis of Gender Inclusion in Peacebuilding and Transboundary Water Resource Management Projects in the Ferghana Valley
Interview with Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre
Mr. Kelimbetov was appointed as the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre on 24 December 2015. He heads the AIFC and is a member of the AIFC Management Council.… Continue reading Interview with Dr. Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre
Video – The State of Civil Society in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan
The George Washington University Central Asia Program organized the second seminar in our Civil Society in Central Asia series. These sessions are led by Central Asia civil society experts with… Continue reading Video – The State of Civil Society in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan
Russia’s Islam: Balancing Securitization and Integration
Russia’s Islam: Balancing Securitization and Integration Marlene Laruelle, December 2021 Russia’s Islam has been much more than the two Chechen wars, and regular terrorist actions that have shaken the Russian… Continue reading Russia’s Islam: Balancing Securitization and Integration
“Too Russian For Kazakhstan, Too Kazakh for Russia”: Looking at Ethnic Russian Student Migration
By Darina Zhunussova Darina Zhunussova is a student at Nazarbayev University, Nur-Sultan, majoring in Political Science and International Relations. She is currently a Research Assistant at the largest COVID-related policies… Continue reading “Too Russian For Kazakhstan, Too Kazakh for Russia”: Looking at Ethnic Russian Student Migration
Video – Editors on Central Asia: New Handbooks for a Maturing Field
A virtual event hosted by the Central Asia Program at the George Washington University on December 8, 2021. Four new handbooks on Central Asia appeared in rapid succession by late… Continue reading Video – Editors on Central Asia: New Handbooks for a Maturing Field
Video – What Next In China’s Growing Security Footprint In Tajikistan?
A virtual event hosted by the Central Asia Program at George Washington University on December 3, 2021. China is expanding its security footprint in Central Asia through strategic military bases… Continue reading Video – What Next In China’s Growing Security Footprint In Tajikistan?
Emil Shukurov on Nomadism: A Kyrgyz Response to the Environmental Crisis
By Dr. Paul Woods Dr. Paul Woods is a Research Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in Oxford. His principal research interest is contemporary activism in Central Asia.… Continue reading Emil Shukurov on Nomadism: A Kyrgyz Response to the Environmental Crisis
Call for Contributions: Identity and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in the post-Soviet world
Call for Contributions: Identity and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in the post-Soviet world Central Asian Survey is organizing a special issue entitled “Identity and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in the… Continue reading Call for Contributions: Identity and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in the post-Soviet world
Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute 2022 Applications are Now Open!
The Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute (CESSI) is now accepting applications for their Summer 2022 program! CESSI 2022 will be held from June 20 to August 12, 2022. The priority… Continue reading Central Eurasian Studies Summer Institute 2022 Applications are Now Open!
Video – President Mirziyoyev’s Second Term In Office: What Next For Uzbekistan?
A virtual event hosted by the Central Asia Program at George Washington University on Novmber 19, 2021. As Shavkat Mirziyoev starts his second term as the President of Uzbekistan, all… Continue reading Video – President Mirziyoyev’s Second Term In Office: What Next For Uzbekistan?
Video – Book Launch: Rentier Capitalism and Its Discontents: Power, Morality, and Resistance in Central Asia
A virtual event hosted by the Central Asia Program at the George Washington University on November 16, 2021. This book explains and evaluates today’s economic, political, social and ecological crises… Continue reading Video – Book Launch: Rentier Capitalism and Its Discontents: Power, Morality, and Resistance in Central Asia
Video – Политика памяти в Центральной Азии и проблема постколониализма
Bторник, 9 ноября, 2021 В течение последних нескольких лет было разработано несколько инициатив, исследующих белые страницы Центральной Азии 20-го века, от восстания 1916 года до истории национал-коммунистических деятелей и сталинских… Continue reading Video – Политика памяти в Центральной Азии и проблема постколониализма
Now Hiring! Program Associate for Central Asia Program
The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs and one of the largest schools of international affairs in… Continue reading Now Hiring! Program Associate for Central Asia Program
Inequality Between Students of Rural and Urban Schools in Kazakhstan: Causes and Ways to Address It
By Zhaslan Nurbayev Zhaslan Nurbayev is a PhD / Candidate of Sciences in History and Associate Professor in the Department of Regional Studies of L.N. Gumilev Eurasian National University. In 2014-2015,… Continue reading Inequality Between Students of Rural and Urban Schools in Kazakhstan: Causes and Ways to Address It
