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Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
For Kazakhstan, the year started with the unprecedented January riots, a stress test for the country and the government. President Tokayev announced significant political reforms and the decision to accelerate systemic transformations. However, in light of the sweeping geopolitical changes in Eurasia related to Russia's war in Ukraine, it remains to be seen whether Kazakhstan's… Continue reading Kazakhstan’s Political Reforms Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
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The Mobilizing Potential of Communication Networks in Central Asia
The Mobilizing Potential of Communication Networks in Central Asia
What is the mobilizing and meaning-making potential of information and communication technologies (ICT s) in non-democratic regimes? This question has been studied globally, with the Arab Spring heightening the urgency and the stakes for social science theories of digital mobilization. In the semi-authoritarian regimes of Central Asia, where access to the Internet has risen dramatically in… Continue reading The Mobilizing Potential of Communication Networks in Central Asia
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“News from Central Asia” Exhibit
News from Central Asia brings together Central Asian artists, artisans, and designers whose inspirational works reflect political protests, environmental issues, collective memory restoration, the role of women, objects as reminders of historical events, and the transformation caused by modernization. Curator Aida Sulova invited artists and designers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to share the news… Continue reading “News from Central Asia” Exhibit
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Film Screenings (News from Central Asia)
Rhythms Of Lost Time Trailer DIRECTOR: Anisa Sabiri, Tajikistan A journey through the most remote parts of Tajikistan -a young and little-known country which cradles the last embers of an ancient culture. The film features British musician Leo Abrahams who has travelled to Tajikistan in search of maddoh - a form of transcendental funeral music… Continue reading Film Screenings (News from Central Asia)
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Silk Road Festival
Silk Road Festival
Join us on Sunday to enjoy Central Asian art, culture, and food at our Silk Road Festival and discover local vendors, artists, cooks, and performers. Full Program "News From Central Asia" ExhibitMusical ProgramArts and CraftsTraditional Food and DrinksCentral Asian EmbassiesFilm Screening Co-sponsors