Russian TV Host’s Talk of ‘Military Operations’ in Central Asia Triggers Backlash in Uzbekistan
In recent years, tensions over Russian attitudes toward Central Asia have surfaced in regional discourse
In recent years, tensions over Russian attitudes toward Central Asia have surfaced in regional discourse
Tashkent city accounts for the majority, hosting 237 companies, a testament to its role as Uzbekistan’s primary financial and commercial hub
For Central Asia, this heralds a more unpredictable international environment
Kazakhstan is on track to consolidate its existing role as the AI data-center leader in Central Asia, with the potential of becoming a key node in global networks
The country now boasts one of the world’s highest penetration rates for cashless payments and digital services
Passenger cars remain the dominant category, accounting for 92.9% of all registered vehicles
Then there were six
The summit comes at a pivotal moment geopolitically; Russia remains consumed by its war in Ukraine, whilst China continues to expand its Belt and Road footprint across Eurasia
Earlier this year, both sides hailed the launch of deliveries as a milestone in regional energy cooperation
The President of Kazakhstan also emphasized the growing role of Central Asia in global processes
In an Oct. 20 letter, a U.S. congressional foreign affairs panel urged Trump to host a summit with Central Asian leaders before the end of the year
Of growing concern in Central Asia is the inclusion of several regional financial institutions in the EU’s sanctions list