Upcoming Events
Events
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Kazakh and Uzbek Biweekly Language Lunches
If you’re looking to learn or improve your Kazakh or Uzbek language skills, or simply want to learn more about Central Asian countries, join us for casual biweekly lunches. These gatherings provide an opportunity to practice language skills and engage in conversations about the culture and heritage of Central Asia. Location: Graduate Student Lounge, 6th Floor, 1957… Continue reading Kazakh and Uzbek Biweekly Language Lunches
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From Tradition to Digital: Exploring Media and Communication Dynamicsin Central Asia
FeaturedLocation: Voesar Conference Room, 1957 E St NW Washington DC, 4th floor Suite 412 Event type: Hybrid This seminar will explore insights from the edited volume Mapping the Media and Communication Landscape of Central Asia: An Anthology of Emerging and Contemporary Issues - 9781793633484 (rowman.com). It examines the evolving media environments of Central Asia, focusing on… Continue reading From Tradition to Digital: Exploring Media and Communication Dynamicsin Central Asia
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Armenia and France: Strengthening Ties Amid Regional Tensions?
Virtual Event After losing two wars over Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenia is seeking new allies in Western Europe. Disillusionment with Moscow’s inaction during the 2023 blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and recent conflicts has driven Armenia to reconsider its foreign alliances. Armenia’s growing partnership with France, marked by French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné’s recent visit and enhanced military cooperation, has… Continue reading Armenia and France: Strengthening Ties Amid Regional Tensions?
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Addressing Central Asia’s Water Crisis: Challenges and Pathways to Regional Cooperation
FeaturedCentral Asia faces a critical challenge in managing its shared water resources, with major rivers like the Amu Darya and Syr Darya crossing multiple national borders. As population growth, urbanization, and industrial expansion heighten the demand for water, competition over limited resources intensifies, especially in countries such as Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, where agriculture heavily… Continue reading Addressing Central Asia’s Water Crisis: Challenges and Pathways to Regional Cooperation
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Central Asia at the Crossroads
Connectivity, Critical Minerals, and the Future of Regional Sovereignty Central Asia is undergoing its most significant strategic realignment since independence. The five post-Soviet republics — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — are increasingly behaving as a coordinated bloc, signing mutual trade targets, harmonizing border arrangements, and engaging external partners through the C5+1 format and… Continue reading Central Asia at the Crossroads
