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The Regional Integration in Central Asia

Introduction

Since its beginning in 2018, the Consultative Meetings of Central Asian leaders have contributed positively to Central Asia’s regional integration process. The idea was presented by the Uzbek President Shawkat Mirziyoyev...

August 05 , 2022 Afghanistan, Article, Central Asia, Consultative Meeting, Intra-regional Trade, Protests, regional integration, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Treaty of Friendship, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Engaging Central Asia
Amb Ashok Sajjanhar

The five countries of Central Asia viz Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have been largely peaceful and stable since they attained independence on the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991. There have been a few...

July 08 , 2022 Central Asia, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
Sino-Kazakh Trans Boundary Water Dispute: An assessment

Introduction

There are 24 trans-boundary rivers between China and Kazakhstan, and all of their mainstreams flow to form a clear upstream-downstream relationship. In this water-scarcity zone, the trans-boundary flow of water is limited....

June 29 , 2022 Article, Balkhash Lake, BRI., Central Asia, China, Hydro hegemon, Ili river, Irtysh river, Kazakhstan, UN Convention on Water, VIF Alerts, Xinjiang, Zaysan Lake, International Relations and Diplomacy
Third C+C5 Meeting: Reinforcing Chinese Influence in Central Asia

Background

The third meeting of the Foreign Ministers (FMs) of China and five Central Asian countries within the framework of China+ C5 took place in Nur Sultan on June 8, 2022. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi along...

June 21 , 2022 Afghanistan, Article, BRI, C+C5, Central Asia, Central Asia, China, energy, Gas pipeline, Transportation, Ukraine Crisis, US, Uyghurs, VIF Alerts, Wang Yi, International Relations and Diplomacy
The CSTO and Collective Security in Eurasia

Background

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led Eurasian security bloc, has acquired considerable traction in recent years due to the rapidly changing regional security situation in the Eurasian region. The...

May 25 , 2022 Afghanistan, Armenia, Article, Belarus., Central Asia, China, CSTO, European Union, Finland, Islamic State of Khorasan, NATO, Russia, sanctions, Sweden, Taliban, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Implications for Central Asia

Background

Central Asia is geo-strategically significant for the Kremlin as the region border Afghanistan and Iran to the South, China to the East, and the Caspian Sea to the West. The Central Asian region is considered Russia’s sphere...

April 19 , 2022 Article, Central Asia, CSTO. Kazakhstan, economy, Eurasian Union, Kyrgyzstan, Labour Migrants, Remittances, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Russia-Ukraine Crisis and its Impact on Central Asia
Amb Ashok Sajjanhar

Central Asia is Russia’s sphere of Influence, and Moscow is also the security provider in the region. In addition, Central Asian economies are highly dependent on remittances from the Russian Federation. Central Asia has been heavily impacted by...

April 19 , 2022 Central Asia, Economic Slowdown, Energy Exports, Food Security, Labour Migrants, Remittances, Russia, Ukraine, UNGA resolution, VIF Alerts, Western Sanctions, Podcast, International Relations and Diplomacy
Turkey’s Role as a Regional Actor in Central Asia: An Assessment

Introduction

Central Asia’s geostrategic location at the crossroads of East and West has shaped substantial geopolitical rivalries in the region. Even though the region is within Russia’s sphere of influence, China has made significant...

March 23 , 2022 Article, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Central Asia, Drones, energy, Gas pipeline, Georgia, Karabakh War, Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan, Trans -Caspian, Turkey, Turkic States, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
How is Central Asia Reacting to Russia-Ukraine Crisis?

Background

Central Asia has recently been in the geopolitical spotlight with the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and political upheaval in Kazakhstan. Russia’s special military actions in Ukraine have once again drawn attention to...

February 28 , 2022 Article, Central Asia, CSTO. Kazakhstan, economy, Eurasian Union, Kyrgyzstan, Labour Migrants, Remittances, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Significance of First India-Central Asia Summit
Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal

India-Central Asia relations have witnessed an upward trajectory in the recent past. The key factor behind the renewed India-Central ties is the consistency in bilateral and multilateral dialogue and discussion. There already exists an India-...

February 18 , 2022 Afghanistan, Central Asia, Chabahar, Delhi declaration, Development Cooperation, Great Game, India-Central Asia Dialogue, security and defence cooperation, Strategic Autonomy, trade and connectivity, VIF Alerts, Podcast, International Relations and Diplomacy
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