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Uzbekistan will re-engage with Russia within limits

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UZBEKISTAN/RUSSIA

Growing Russian-Uzbek ties.

Russia and allies seek damage limitation with Taliban

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CENTRAL ASIA/AFGHANISTAN

Since May the Taliban have taken control of almost all areas adjoining Central Asian borders. A remaining stretch between Turkmenistan and north-western Afghanistan is likely to…

Uzbekistan seeks to improve economy through diplomacy

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UZBEKISTAN

Hydroelectric dam projects in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have long been a sticking point in their relations with Uzbekistan. Resolving these disputes will challenge Uzbek President…

Pragmatism will dictate US interests in Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA/US

US interest in Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, appears to be rising after several years of declining engagement. The two major Central Asian states…

Uzbek president’s problems will mount in long term

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UZBEKISTAN

Constitutional change could keep him in power until 2037, providing an opportunity to transform Uzbekistan’s socio-economic conditions. However, significant domestic and foreign…

Russia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war

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CENTRAL ASIA

Russia's invasion of Ukraine places Central Asian governments in an awkward position. They are economically dependent on Russia and vulnerable to President Vladimir Putin's…

Pakistan will avoid major changes in foreign policy

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PAKISTAN

In a speech at the inaugural Islamabad Security Dialogue (ISD), he said his country and India -- long-standing enemies -- should “bury the past and move forward”. He talked about…

Central Asia faces debt risk alongside Silk Road gains

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CENTRAL ASIA

Central Asian gains and risk from the Belt and Road Initiative

Most Central Asian states are comfortable with Taliban

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CENTRAL ASIA

The Taliban victory creates threats and some opportunities for Central Asian republics, three of which -- Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan -- border on Afghanistan. All…

Turkmen gas plans will balance China and Russia

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TURKMENISTAN

Turkmen leaders rarely visit foreign countries. The visit to Beijing aimed at securing Chinese commitment to completing a new natural gas pipeline through Tajikistan and…