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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Financial Times recommends 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 [...]
K-Silk Road: Korea Unveils New Strategy for Central Asia
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 [...]