Beyond transactions to rebuilding trust with Central Asia
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
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Europe and Central Asia can benefit from changing migration patterns
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Geopolitical shifts: crisis or opportunity for democracy?
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Three years on: Are sanctions finally hitting home in Central Asia?
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Two years on: Business as usual in a new geopolitical reality?
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
‘Countries at crossroads: UK engagement in Central Asia’: Experts respond to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s latest report
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
The new great game continued? How the West is trying to get (back) to Central Asia
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Views from Central Asia on the UK’s Foreign Policy in the Region
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
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One year on: Kyrgyzstan’s balancing act between Russia and the West
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Responding to retreating rights in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Құқықтық шегініс – Қазақстанд: Талдамалы жазба
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Кіріспе: Қазақстандағы адам құқықтарына қысым көрсету туралы зерттеу
As global power dynamics shift, Central Asia’s strategic relevance is rising, – but so too is the need for a reset in engagement by international partners. Could a more principled,…
Publications
Geopolitical Shifts: Crisis or Opportunity for Europe and Central Asia?
Crisis or Opportunity for Europe and Central Asia?
14/07/25
War in Ukraine: Reflections two years on
February 2024 marks a bleak anniversary, two years since the Russian invasion into Ukraine
19/02/24
Can Britain be a ‘force for good’ in Central Asia?
Country briefing papers from ‘Britain as a ‘force for good’ in Central Asia’ Working Group.
16/12/22
Retreating Rights: Examining the pressure on human rights in Kazakhstan
Part of the ‘Retreating Rights’ publication series.
22/07/21
Retreating Rights: Examining the pressure on human rights in Kyrgyzstan
Part of the ‘Retreating Rights’ publication series.
01/03/21
Spotlight on Uzbekistan
Examining the progress of Uzbekistan's reforms and exploring what still needs to be done.
14/07/20
The rise of illiberal civil society in the former Soviet Union?
Charting the rise of illiberal groups in Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Moldova and Kyrgyzstan.
18/07/18
Closing the Door: the challenge facing activists from the former Soviet Union seeking asylum or refuge
The challenge facing activists from the former Soviet Union seeking asylum or refuge.
04/12/17
The information battle: How governments in the former Soviet Union promote their agendas & attack their opponents abroad
How governments of former Soviet Union (FSU) shape international narratives & challenge opponents.
16/03/17