Central Asia
Russian Orthodox Church Prioritizes “Integration” With Kazakhstan
February 8, 2010On January 16, the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) Kirill Frolov arrived in Astana for a two-day visit. He attempted to lend a purely religious character to his journey to Kazakhstan, a predominantly Muslim...
Kyrgyzstan Relaxes Control Over Drug Trafficking
February 4, 2010
Last October, the Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev disbanded the Drug Control Agency (DCA) responsible for intercepting illicit drugs transiting through Kyrgyzstan from Afghanistan and destined to reach Russia and Europe....
The Strategic Implications of the Turkmenistan-China Pipeline Project
February 4, 2010
On December 14, 2009, China and Turkmenistan formally opened the longest natural gas pipeline, which runs from Turkmenistan through Central Asia to China. This pipeline, financed by China National Petroleum Corporation...
Kazakhstan Offers to Hold Joint Military Exercises With Turkey
February 2, 2010
On January 20, the Turkish Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Atilla Gunay, met the Kazakh Defense Minister Adilbek Zhaksybekov in Astana as part of a series of recent meetings to foster bilateral dialogue. Centered on military...
Bakiyev Downsizes Government and Increases Presidential Powers
January 28, 2010Kyrgyzstan is currently witnessing a rapid and further centralization of presidential powers. On January 26, the Kyrgyz parliament’s special committee on constitutional legislation approved several new presidential rights. These...
Will Tajikistan Successfully Construct Rogun?
January 26, 2010
In his official address to Tajik citizens, President Emomali Rakhmon announced that 2010 will be the year “when great resources will be mobilized” to construct the 3,600 mw Rogun dam. “The construction of this site, important for...
Kyrgyzstan Boosts Cooperation With China
January 15, 2010This week a Kyrgyz government delegation, led by President Kurmanbek Bakiyev’s son Maksim, visited Beijing to strengthen economic relations with China. At a meeting with Chen Jian, the Chinese Assistant Minister of Commerce,...
Russia Mends Energy Ties with Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan
January 13, 2010
Moscow has moved to revive its gas partnership with Turkmenistan and started unprecedented gas imports from Azerbaijan. However, Russia now faces Iranian competition in its gas dealings with both Caspian nations. This month,...
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