Two years on: Business as usual in a new geopolitical reality?
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
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‘Countries at crossroads: UK engagement in Central Asia’: Experts respond to the Foreign Affairs Committee’s latest report
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
The new great game continued? How the West is trying to get (back) to Central Asia
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Views from Central Asia on the UK’s Foreign Policy in the Region
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
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One year on: Kyrgyzstan’s balancing act between Russia and the West
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Responding to retreating rights in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Құқықтық шегініс – Қазақстанд: Талдамалы жазба
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Кіріспе: Қазақстандағы адам құқықтарына қысым көрсету туралы зерттеу
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Қазақстандағы адам құқықтары мен азаматтық бостандықтар: тиімділік мәселесі?
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Конституциялық реформа – Қазақстандағы өзгерістердің негізі
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Қазақстандағы полиция кеттлингі (kettling)
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
Тәуелсіз жұмысшылар ұйымдарына тұрақты қысым көрсетудің қазақстандық мысалы
Two years into the full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine, Central Asia finds itself under slightly less pressure to take sides. It seems that both Russia and the West have finally…
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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 Tajikistan
Part of the ‘Retreating Rights’ publication series.
17/05/21
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