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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and OSCE: Organizational Efforts vs COVID-19 in Central Asia

By Matthew Neapole Matthew was most recently a Junior Researcher at the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS), in Brussels, where his work focused largely on Central Asia and Japan.… Continue reading The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and OSCE: Organizational Efforts vs COVID-19 in Central Asia

Towards Sustainable Urban Water Supply in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN - JULY 31: People walking around fountains at the country's main square Ala-Too on July 31, 2013, Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan's population is 5.2 mill, 34.4 perc. are under age 15

By Lan Wu Wu is an expert on economic and social development and regional cooperation in Central Asia and Eurasia, with over 25 years of professional experience (eight years in the… Continue reading Towards Sustainable Urban Water Supply in Kyrgyzstan

COVID-19 in Kazakhstan: Economic Consequences and Policy Implications

By Zhandos Ybrayev NAC Analytica, Nazarbayev University Zhandos Ybrayev is a Senior Researcher at NAC Analytica – Nazarbayev University with a focus on macroeconomic theory, monetary policy and development economics.… Continue reading COVID-19 in Kazakhstan: Economic Consequences and Policy Implications

Alphabet Transition in Uzbekistan: Political Implications and Influences on Uzbek Identity

Alphabet Transition in Uzbekistan: Political Implications and Influences on Uzbek Identity By Ryan Michael SchweitzerMay 14, 2020 Following its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan sought to… Continue reading Alphabet Transition in Uzbekistan: Political Implications and Influences on Uzbek Identity

Активисты, эксперты, производители знаний: Роли и практики деятелей гражданского общества в реформировании милиции в Кыргызстане

Активисты, эксперты, производители знаний: Роли и практики деятелей гражданского общества в реформировании милиции в Кыргызстане Данная статья посвящена анализу краткой истории кыргызской неправительственной организации Гражданский Союз «За реформы и результат»,… Continue reading Активисты, эксперты, производители знаний: Роли и практики деятелей гражданского общества в реформировании милиции в Кыргызстане

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

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

Choosing Your Battles: Different Languages of Kazakhstani Youth Activism

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,… Continue reading Choosing Your Battles: Different Languages of Kazakhstani Youth Activism

Terrorism without a God: Reconsidering Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization Models in Central Asia

By Noah Tucker CAP papers, no. 225, September 2019 Foreign religious beliefs and practices are consistently cited by regional governments and “common sense” public discourse as the primary causal driver… Continue reading Terrorism without a God: Reconsidering Radicalization and Counter-Radicalization Models in Central Asia

Peyrouse on the EU’s New Central Asia Strategy | What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia

A view of homes outside of an urban area. Kazakhstan. Photo: Shynar Jetpissova / World BankrrPhoto ID: SJ-KZ005

(The Diplomat) After more than a decade, the European Union recently released an updated strategy for Central Asia. When comes to Central Asia’s partners, Europe certainly sits below Russia and China.… Continue reading Peyrouse on the EU’s New Central Asia Strategy | What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia

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

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

Vulnerability and Resilience of Young People in Kyrgyzstan to Radicalization, Violence and Extremism: Analysis across Five Domains

By Emil Nasritdinov, Zarina Urmanbetova, Kanatbek Murzakhalilov, Mametbek Myrzabaev Research Institute for Islamic Studies, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan CAP paper, no. 213, January 2019 This nation-wide research project explored what makes young people… Continue reading Vulnerability and Resilience of Young People in Kyrgyzstan to Radicalization, Violence and Extremism: Analysis across Five Domains

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, bifurcated ethnicities, and urbanization in… Continue reading Urban Tourism and a Culture Clash: Understanding Anti-Arab Tourist Sentiment in Baku