China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters
When Xi came to power in 2012, his love for the sport spurred a drive to reform and improve Chinese football. His dream, he ...
Human Rights Watch16h
EU/Central Asia: Deepening Ties Should Center Human Rights
The EU should put human rights at the center of its intensifying engagement with Central Asian countries at the inaugural ...
The Astana Times8h
Kazakhstan Among the Happiest Countries in the World
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has been recognized as the happiest country in Central Asia, securing 43rd place in the World Happiness ...
The Diplomat9h
The Authoritarian Root and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
Authoritarian consolidation might have accelerated border deal-making on the paper, but it may also impede deal-making on the ground.
Mirage News16h
EU-Central Asia Ties: Focus on Human Rights
The European Union should put human rights at the center of its intensifying engagement with Central Asian countries at the ...
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Turkey’s autocrat Erdogan is trying to eliminate his rival Imamoglu
In 2019 already, Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ermerged as the most dangerous rival for Turkey’s president turned autocrat, ...
Consilium9h
Joint communiqué - 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting
The EU issued a joint communiqué following the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting on 27 March 2025, in Ashgabat.