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1 – 10 of 64In early June, the United States sanctioned three entities -- one Kazakh and two Kyrgyz -- for procuring industrial goods and equipment for Russia’s ultimate benefit, violating US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289238
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The ban was implemented in response to EU and US pressure, as Georgia was a pivotal player in blunting the intended impact of sanctions. However, Georgian re-export of cars remain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287229
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Although Russia's economy continued to expand briskly in the first quarter, future growth will be at risk if current imbalances in the labour market are not addressed. Labour…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287604
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This follows years of the region being regarded as of peripheral interest to Brussels. Nonetheless, relations have not always been smooth.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285060
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During his meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana, Putin called the two countries “not just allies, but very close allies”. A month earlier, Putin had…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283709
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Tensions between opposing political forces rose last month when the government triggered impeachment proceedings against the president. Although this failed, strains between the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283153
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Constitutional change could keep him in power until 2037, providing an opportunity to transform Uzbekistan’s socio-economic conditions. However, significant domestic and foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280766
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Still developing since its January 2015 launch, the EEU is the most comprehensive integration initiative yet by post-Soviet states. Russia is by far the most powerful member…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227797
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KYRGYZSTAN/KAZAKHSTAN: Kyrgyz pique delays thaw
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES225361
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US relations with Central Asia.