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The Central Asia Program invites you to an online discussion about the implications of the March 12 snap presidential elections in Turkmenistan, which are expected to see power pass from President Gurbangully Berdymukhamedow, who has ruled since 2006, to his son Serdar Berdymukhamedow. Former U.S. Ambassadors to Turkmenistan Laura Kennedy and Allan Mustard, the executive director… Continue reading Dynastic Succession in Turkmenistan: Will it Make Any Difference?

Although a number of previous studies have investigated violent extremism in Central Asia, rigorous research concerning the international efforts in preventing this phenomenon in the region is still limited. The research sheds light on the EU’s engagement in preventing violent extremism (PVE) through the involvement of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Kyrgyzstan.The research offers insights… Continue reading EU Efforts to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE) by Engaging Civil Society in Kyrgyzstan: Evidence from the Ground