Central Asia

WASHINGTON

Capitol Hill Coddles Uzbekistan’s Karimov

Central Asian states do not face an “imminent” threat posed by Islamic militants, but they need U.S. assistance to help defend against potential dangers, according to top U.S. diplomats.

What is China’s Policy Driver in Central Asia?

By Joshua Kucera

China is increasingly active in Central Asia, building pipelines and infrastructure projects, as well as expanding its diplomatic and cultural presence in the region.

Preventing World War III

By Johan Galtung

A Third World War is not impossible, but fortunately is rather unlikely. Let us explore why, and what can be done to prevent it.

NDN Not the Cash Cow Local Central Asian Leaders Expected

By Joshua Kucera

U.S. officials are happy with a programme that helps steer Pentagon contracts to local businesses in Central Asia. But Central Asian governments are grousing that they aren’t making enough of a profit off of the Afghan war.

CENTRAL ASIA: Disabled Citizens Find Avenues to Advancement Blocked

By Alisher Khamidov

As a child, Feruza Alimova dreamed of becoming a lawyer so she could help disabled people.

U.S. Military Assistance to Central Asia Highly “Opaque”

By Carey L. Biron

U.S. military assistance to key Central Asian governments has increased dramatically in recent years, but remains highly “unexamined”, according to new research presented in Washington on Tuesday.