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Annual Security Workshop: Central Asia in a Transformed Geopolitical Environment
Lindner Family Commons, 6th floor GW’s Elliott School of International Affairs 1957 E St NW, WashingtonThis full-day hybrid event will address a range of issues, including the perceptions and impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia, the impact of the return of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan on the region, Central Asian countries’ domestic challenges, and how the US could be better engaged in the region. Watch… Continue reading Annual Security Workshop: Central Asia in a Transformed Geopolitical Environment
Infrastructure and Connectivity in the Pamir Mountains
Infrastructure in the Pamir Mountains often fuels the narrative of greater connectivity brought about by regional megaprojects such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) or the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). While roads promise to link the remote regions of the Pamirs to globalized dynamics, a local-scale perspective shows more nuanced aspects of connectivity,… Continue reading Infrastructure and Connectivity in the Pamir Mountains
Ground Truth: Local Views About The Taliban’s Return
An online discussion with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Central Asia Program In the span of just a few days, the Taliban has reached the borders of Central Asia, having seized control of large swaths of land in northern Afghanistan. The Taliban's return and the ongoing escalations have altered the day-to-day lives of locals, with… Continue reading Ground Truth: Local Views About The Taliban’s Return
