Central Asia rose to global prominence in 2024, drawing notable interest from major European and Asian powers and intensifying Russian and Chinese competition for regional influence. The Central Asian states are no pawns in the power struggle between superpowers, increasingly asserting their autonomy and national interests. In 2025, Central Asia will need to strike a [...]
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Central Asia is partnering with the world on its own terms
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No Comments »The Power of Names: Turkey’s Shift From Central Asia to Turkestan
Ekim 16th, 2024 oztarsu Turkey has decided to replace the term “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” in its national history curriculum. By using the term “Turkestan,” Turkey aims to realign itself with Central Asia while also evaluating the region from its own distinct geopolitical perspective.
Posted in ENGLISH ARTICLES Tags: central asia analysis, central asia analyst, central asia expert, eurasianism, lev gumilov eurasia, mehmet fatih öztarsu, the diplomat central asia, the diplomat mehmet fatih oztarsu, turkey central asia, turkey central asia turkestan, turkey history curriculum, turkey turkestan No Comments »Germany’s Reliable Partnership Challenge in Central Asia
Ekim 4th, 2024 oztarsu On September 17, 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz participated in the second Germany-Central Asia Summit held in Kazakhstan. His three-day visit to the region commenced in Uzbekistan, followed by engagements in Kazakhstan, where he also held meetings with the leaders of Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. At present, Germany is confronted with the necessity of refining [...]
Posted in ENGLISH ARTICLES Tags: central asia, central asia analysis, central asia economy, central asia expert mehmet fatih oztarsu, germany central asia, germany kazakhstan, germany kyrgyzstan, germany post soviet, germany soviet union, germany tajikistan, germany turkmenistan, germany uzbekistan, kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, post soviet, scholz central asia, tajikistan, turkmenistan, uzbekistan No Comments »Financial Times recommends Oztarsu
Eylül 2nd, 2024 oztarsu Financial Times recommended Mehmet Fatih Oztarsu’s article on UK-Central Asia relations. The article, published by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute – Silk Road Studies Program, garnered significant attention: “The UK has embarked on a quest to establish a new political framework aimed at enhancing its relations with Central Asia and countering regional rivals. In response to [...]
Posted in ENGLISH ARTICLES Tags: central asia, central asia affairs, central asia analyst mehmet fatih oztarsu, central asia expert mehmet fatih oztarsu, central asia expert oztarsu, central asia geopolitics, central asia politics, central asian survey, england central asia, financial times, financial times mehmet fatih oztarsu, mehmet fatih öztarsu, uk-central asia relations No Comments »K-Silk Road: Korea Unveils New Strategy for Central Asia
Ağustos 10th, 2024 oztarsu President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea recently visited the Central Asian republics of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Prior to his tour, he introduced the “K-Silk Road” initiative, highlighting his role in guiding Korea’s future interactions with the region. While this initiative builds upon Korea’s longstanding policies, it signifies a desire to forge [...]
Posted in ENGLISH ARTICLES Tags: central asia analyst, central asia economy, central asia expert, central asia expert mehmet fatih oztarsu, central asia policy, central asia politics, hankuk university of foreign studies, joongbu university, korea, korea central asia, korea kazakhstan, korea kyrgyzstan, korea tajikistan, korea turkmenistan, korea uzbekistan, koryo in, koryo saram, mehmet fatih öztarsu, seoul central asia, south korea, south korea central asia, yoon central asia, Yoon Suk Yeol No Comments »The United States tells China to kick rocks in Central Asia
Ağustos 10th, 2024 oztarsu The United States is seeking to diversify its supply chain for critical minerals and reduce its dependence on China by establishing partnerships with Central Asian republics, though it anticipates various challenges. In particular, China’s restrictions on gallium and germanium exports and significant economic influence in the region raise concerns. The United States, which is aiming [...]
Posted in ENGLISH ARTICLES Tags: central asia, central asia critical minerals, central asia economy, central asia minerals, central asia policy, central asian republics, china, china central asia, china minerals, critical minerals, east asia forum, kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, mehmet fatih öztarsu, tajikistan, turkmenistan, united states, united states central asia, us policy central asia, uzbekistan No Comments »‘K-Silk Road’ puts Korea, Central Asia together
Haziran 27th, 2024 oztarsu During his recent visit to Central Asia, President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled the “K-Silk Road” initiative, which included visits to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This strategic move aims to bolster Korea’s influence and presence in the region. The K-Silk Road initiative seeks to merge Korea’s technological prowess with the abundant resources of Central Asia. Beyond [...]
The UK Seeks to Engage Central Asia as a Latecomer
Haziran 1st, 2024 oztarsu The UK has embarked on a quest to establish a new political framework aimed at enhancing its relations with Central Asia and countering regional rivals. In response to the Russia-Ukraine War and China’s expanding influence in the region, the UK has initiated a high-level strategy to redefine its approach to Central Asia. Nevertheless, there are [...]
Pashinyan Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: The Curse of Radical Changes
Şubat 28th, 2024 oztarsu Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks a new path forward following Azerbaijan’s seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh and the radical shift in regional dynamics in the South Caucasus. His initiatives aim to revitalize Armenia and resolve longstanding issues, forging a new regional posture. However, domestic divisions and external challenges complicate his efforts. Azerbaijan has not responded to [...]
EU Seeks to Match Chinese Influence in Central Asia
Şubat 9th, 2024 oztarsu The EU is pushing a new strategy to challenge growing Chinese influence in Central Asia. Central Asia is becoming a magnet for global powers. Given its advantage of geographical proximity, China is increasing its influence in the region with promises of mega projects. The European Union (EU), on the other hand, aims to strengthen its [...]