Referring to Central Asia as ‘Russia’s backyard’ is a mischaracterisation that denies the region’s agency and overlooks the complexity of its...
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Low scores on the latest Corruption Perceptions Index in many countries across Eastern Europe and Central Asia reflect systemic governance deficits and a lack of...
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine Ukrainian forces have advanced on the Dnipro River onto the...
Throughout history, the Silk Road has been a symbol of prosperity, cultural exchange, and technological advancement. It has left an indelible mark on the world, and its...
‘The robust growth of the economies of Central Asia and the weaker performance of those in Central Europe and the Baltic states reflect the different consequences...
President Joe Biden this week met with the five Central Asian heads of state—the first time a president of the United States has done so. While the West is eager to...
Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter. Russia’s war on Ukraine A critical juncture has been reached in Ukraine’s months...
You can read all of our coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including explainers and articles offering context and background information here...
The 23 countries of emerging Europe and the five Central Asian states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan make use of many sub-regional...
Soft connectivity challenges, not hard infrastructure needs, are the greatest challenge to sustainable trade between Europe and Central Asia. Trade volumes between the...
The countries of Central Asia are eager to capitalise on their strategic location but need investment from capital-rich donors. In mid-July the heads of state of...
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s re-election as president of Turkey last month means the country is set to continue its engagement with the South Caucasus and Central Asia...