Related Articles for "Managing Central Asia"
August 2013
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2 Aug 2013
Political Islam in Central Asia – Opponent or Democratic Partner?
Following yesterday’s analysis of the region-wide governance crisis in Central Asia, Arne Seifert looks at the role of political Islam in this fragile context. He believes that the region lacks a moderate counterweight to Islamist extremism, a deficiency that may eventually lead to conflict. More on «Political Islam in Central Asia – Opponent or Democratic Partner? »
March 2013
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7 Mar 2013
The EU Needs a New Central Asia Strategy
The EU has failed to leave a geopolitical mark on Central Asia, or so Neil Melvin argues. If Brussels hopes to become a significant player in the region, it needs to focus on what it does best – promoting liberal-democratic norms and comprehensive approaches to security. More on «The EU Needs a New Central Asia Strategy» -
6 Mar 2013
Whither the New Silk Road and US Central Asia Policy?
The United States’ anticipated withdrawal from Afghanistan is likely to be accompanied by a sea change in its Central Asia policies. Today, we offer two perspectives on how Washington’s presence in the region may evolve after 2014. More on «Whither the New Silk Road and US Central Asia Policy?» -
5 Mar 2013
Security and Development Approaches to Central Asia
Sébastien Peyrouse, Jos Boonstra and Marlène Laruelle believe that China’s future interests in Central Asia rest upon four pillars. They involve keeping Uyghur separatists down, keeping northeastern neighbors stable, managing natural resources effectively and continuing to develop new markets. More on «Security and Development Approaches to Central Asia» -
4 Mar 2013
Managing Central Asia: Russia’s Approach
While not all roads in Central Asia lead to Moscow any more, Russia’s geopolitical presence in this vast region remains strong. In today’s Questions and Answers presentation, the CSS’ Stephen Aris discusses Russia’s collective and individual policies towards the Central Asian Republics. More on «Managing Central Asia: Russia’s Approach»
February 2013
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6 Feb 2013
Decision Time for Central Asia: Russia or China?
Vladimir Putin's vision of an expanded Eurasian Customs Union poses a dilemma for Central Asia's former Soviet republics – do they privilege their relations with Russia or deepen their ties with China? Li Lifan and Raffaello Pantucci consider the problems this dilemma specifically poses for Kyrgyzstan. More on «Decision Time for Central Asia: Russia or China? »
January 2013
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4 Jan 2013
Superpower Symbiosis: The Russia-China Axis
Sino-Russian relations are currently the best they have ever been, and a mutual interest in counterbalancing the West's pivot towards Asia makes even sturdier bilateral cooperation likely. Nevertheless, Richard Weitz argues that Sino-Russian relations remain fundamentally quite volatile. More on «Superpower Symbiosis: The Russia-China Axis»
October 2012
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8 Oct 2012
Why Is It So Hard to Stop Central Asia's Drug Trade?
Efforts to tackle Central Asia's drug trade are primarily focused on curbing the trafficking activities of Islamists and petty criminals. This reflects a lack of commitment on the part of governments to curb the drug-related activities of large criminal organizations, or so argues Joshua Kucera. More on «Why Is It So Hard to Stop Central Asia's Drug Trade?»
May 2012
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18 May 2012
Central Asia: The Submarine Effect
Regional difficulties are eroding cooperation and exacerbating conflicts in Central Asia. More on «Central Asia: The Submarine Effect» -
16 May 2012
Ethnicity, Economics and Energy – Russia’s relations with Central and Eastern Europe
Russia’s energy supplies ensure that Moscow maintains a geopolitical foothold in the European part of the former Soviet space. More on «Ethnicity, Economics and Energy – Russia’s relations with Central and Eastern Europe»
