Beijing’s refusal to take part does not mean it wants to keep its distance from the Ukraine war. Instead, it will look for allies in the Global South.

The serious snag in relations between Moscow and Dushanbe is further prompting other Central Asian governments to rethink their approach to Russia and their own security.

The suspected shooters in the Crocus City attack were Tajiks, which has caused a backlash against labor migrants in Russia. Relations between Tajikistan and Russia, however, are unlikely to be impacted.

Russia has its Eurasian Economic Union, and China has its Belt and Road Initiative. For both projects, Central Asia is important.

In order to explore the complexities of our rapidly changing world, the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center will examine pressing global issues through four engaging panel discussions in a one-day event, under the collective title, “The World in Focus: Uncertainty and the Global Outlook for 2024.”

How far has Central Asia come in being independent from Russia and what are some of the ties that still bind the region to its former colonizer? Joining host Bruce Pannier to discuss the ebb and flow of Central Asia’s relations with Russia in the last two years are guests Johan Engvall, Navbahor Imamova, and Temur Umarov.

This research paper examines the evolution of Uzbekistan’s policy towards China, focusing on the interplay between domestic and foreign policies

Amid Russia's isolation from the Western world, Central Asia remains one of the few places where Vladimir Putin continues to travel regularly. In this episode, Temur Umarov looks at how Moscow’s relations with each of the countries in this region are developing and how the war in Ukraine has affected the public mood toward Russia.

A conversation with Temur Umarov about Russia, China, and Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine.

Temur Umarov offers insights on the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Kazakhstan’s domestic and foreign policy.