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1 – 10 of 13Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284546
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Growing US pressure seeks to ensure that Russia's neighbours comply with Western sanctions. Moscow is exploiting trade links with its neighbours in the region to acquire…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281827
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CENTRAL ASIA/CHINA: China has ambition to raise role
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279231
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In the past 12 months, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have become dialogue partners of the SCO, while Iran has become a full member.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281934
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The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282105
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In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made certain comments about cross-border terrorism and territorial integrity that were widely perceived as barbs directed at…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280864
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Beijing values Central Asia as an important partner as its global rivalry with the United States escalates on the one hand and Russia’s regional role weakens on the other. Central…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279347
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Iran’s efforts to implement the project are part of the country’s long-term goal of becoming a regional transit hub. The port at Chabahar and a connecting railway remain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281962
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India will host the 2023 summit as the group’s chair for the year. Events in Samarkand cast a spotlight on its bilateral relations with other member states and gave an indication…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273348
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Since coming to power in 2016, Uzbek President Shavqat Mirzioyev has launched wide-ranging structural and economic reforms. There has been progress on economic change, although…