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.
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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 [...]
Central Asia: A Lucrative Back Door to Russia
Ocak 3rd, 2024 oztarsu
Western European companies are avoiding sanctions imposed on Russia by trading via third countries – and central Asian economies are cashing in. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there has been a campaign of moral and material support for Ukraine by Western countries wanting to protect the Ukrainian people and oppose Moscow’s [...]