Central Asia

One Belt, One Road: When a Trade Route Isn’t a Trade Route

July 13, 2017 This economic initiative is a political solution, not a commercial enterprise.

Uzbekistan Flirts With Disaster

July 11, 2017 It rarely ends well when secular Muslim autocracies employ religion for political purposes.

The Geopolitical Architecture of Central Asia

May 11, 2017 The region’s future will be shaped by its past.

Islamic States and Muslim Secularism

April 18, 2017 Muslim-majority nations will struggle with the role of religion in politics for a long time to come.

The US Is Not Abandoning Asia

Feb 13, 2017 A look at US military and investment positions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Kazakhstan Changing to Secure Continuity

Jan. 31, 2017 At stake is the stability of Central Asia.

Understanding Peace Talks

Jan. 23, 2017 Few formal peace negotiations actually lead to peace.

2016 Forecast Year-End Report Card

Dec. 22, 2016 As the year comes to an close, we examine how our forecast for 2016 fared.

The World in 2017

Dec. 12, 2016 Major countries will see economic downturns due to low oil prices and a declining export market.

The World Before World War II Re-Emerges

Sept. 8, 2016 Instability runs rampant across the Eurasian landmass today at a level unseen since the years leading up to World War II.

Uzbekistan and the Coming Central Asian Storm

Aug. 29, 2016 The authoritarian Uzbek leader’s hospitalization could mean chaos in the region.

Turkey Attack Linked to Islamic State in Central Asia

June 30, 2016 Uzbek and Kyrgyz suicide bombers show that IS has increased its influence in the volatile region.

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