Central Asia

Afghan situation pushes India and Central Asia to step up counter-terror drive

India continues to work closely with the Central Asian countries in a bid to list its counter-terrorism priorities and concerns,…

2 years ago

Lured by a rising India, Central Asia rediscovers Iran’s Chabahar port

Earlier this year when Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Tashkent for the meeting of foreign ministers of the…

2 years ago

The Samarkand SCO Summit: Will it remove hurdles blocking Eurasia’s rise?

The 22nd Heads of State summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is scheduled to take place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan…

2 years ago

Russia wants Central Asian countries not to hold joint military exercises with US

Russia has advised its partner countries in the Eurasian region to be more cautious and "aware of the high risks"…

2 years ago

After Ukraine crisis, Central Asia takes control of its destiny

<p> The Fourth Consultative Meeting of the heads of state of Central Asian in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan last month was qualitatively…

2 years ago

Top US official arriving in Nepal on Thursday amid growing US – China rivalry

<p> United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, is arriving in Kathmandu on Thursday evening…

2 years ago

Karakalpakstan revolt in Uzbekistan adds to brewing unrest in Central Asia

<p> "There is a Pakistan in Uzbekistan" my Central Asian friends would joke. Karakalpakstan, an autonomous region in Uzbekistan became…

2 years ago

With Russia busy in Ukraine, China asserts itself in Central Asia

<p> The Russia- Ukraine conflict has opened up new windows of opportunity for different countries in various ways. As an…

2 years ago

Russia set to modernize Tajikistan armed forces to tackle threat from Afghanistan

<p> <strong>Pledging full support to Tajikistan to tackle the threats emanating from Afghan territory on its southern borders, Russian President…

2 years ago

Russia-led CSTO prepares for challenges after Ukraine war

<p> <strong>Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has decided to prepare in advance for security challenges likely to emerge after…

2 years ago

US refocuses on Central Asia after Russia’s show of Eurasian solidarity

<p> <strong>As Eurasia becomes a hotbed of strategic alliances amid growing geopolitical uncertainty stretching from Afghanistan to Ukraine, the United…

3 years ago

Putin’s dream of drawing Central Asia into a regional military geoinformation system inches closer to reality

<p> <strong>Even as the conflict in Ukraine continues to intensify, Russia is steadily moving forward with its massive plan to…

3 years ago

Putin pledges support to Central Asia in fight against terror radiating from Afghanistan

<p> <strong>While the world focuses on the situation in Ukraine, Central Asian countries are facing a double whammy, getting increasingly…

3 years ago

Putin bugles call for collective defence of Eurasia citing NATO’s expansion in region

<p> <strong>As the situation along the entire perimeter of their borders from Ukraine to Afghanistan remains tense, members of the…

3 years ago

Is Kazakhstan hewing a new path in the Central Asian region?

<p> <strong>Will Kazakhstan be the one to spearhead deep rooted change in the Central Asian region? While ensuring continuity, the…

3 years ago

In for a long haul in Ukraine, Russia builds support for a united front against US and its allies

<p> <strong>Russia will be hoping that the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) shows solidarity with Moscow's stance and the aims…

3 years ago

Prez Kovind setting course for Turkmenistan, but will his visit revive TAPI gas pipeline project?

<p> <strong>President Ram Nath Kovind is setting course for Turkmenistan - the first ever visit by an Indian President to…

3 years ago

India takes yet another step to bond with Central Asia – asks Security Council to address the region’s concerns about Afghanistan

<p> <strong>The unfolding situation in Afghanistan will have wider ramifications to the Central Asia region, particularly the possible growth in…

3 years ago

5000 terrorists training in Afghan camps near Tajikistan’s border – CSTO chief

<p> <strong>More than 5,000 militants are on the territory of Afghanistan near the border with Tajikistan, Chief of the Russia-led…

3 years ago

Kazakhstan’s President Tokayev consolidates power as old warhorse Nazarbayev’s star further wanes

<p> <strong>Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has consolidated his power, following a violent rebellion earlier this month, which was quelled with…

3 years ago

The first India-Central Asia Summit: A decisive push to revive regional linkages

<p> <strong>A momentous step to significantly reinforce partnership between India and Central Asia was taken at the First India-Central Asia…

3 years ago