Strategic Cooperation Between Turkey and Turkmenistan Gains Momentum
Turkey and Turkmenistan have accelerated their cooperation in recent years, advancing economic, energy, and diplomatic initiatives that underscore their shared cultural and strategic interests. Their deepening of bilateral ties reflects and expresses both broader regional dynamics and shifts in global energy geopolitics. As The Times of Central Asia reports, the...
Eagles, Heritage, and History: A Glimpse into Kazakhstan’s Ancient Art of Falconry
Inspired by TCA’s coverage of the 2024 World Nomad Games and the incredible showcase of falconry events, I reflected on a visit to the Sunkar Entertainment Complex near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Established during the Soviet era, the complex was originally designed as a mountain retreat for workers, featuring saunas, horseback riding,...
Obituary – Young Uzbek Reporter Loved Journalism, but Grew Frustrated: “There’s No Point Anymore.”
Alisher Ruziokhunov, an Uzbek journalist who had worked for Kun.uz and other online news organizations in Uzbekistan, has died of an illness in his early 30s, according to several outlets that used to employ him. In a tribute, a former colleague said Ruziokhunov drifted away from journalism in recent years...
Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Ambitions Hindered by Investment and Control Challenges
Kazakhstan holds significant reserves of rare metals and rare earth elements, sometimes referred to as the "new oil" due to their increasing importance in global industries. However, experts say the country remains far from becoming a major supplier, as geopolitical tensions and a lack of large-scale investment continue to hinder...
A Blow to the CPC: Geopolitical Intrigue Surrounding the Pipeline
More than a week has passed since Ukrainian drones attacked the Kropotkinskaya oil refinery, part of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) system. However, the incident remains a topic of heated debate in Kazakhstan. What Happened? On February 17, the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, located in Kavkazsky district, Krasnodar Krai, was...
Uzbekistan Sees Opportunities in Afghanistan
Uzbekistan’s business relations with neighboring Afghanistan are booming. In 2024, Uzbek-Afghan trade came to some $1.1 billion, and more than $1 billion of that was Uzbek exports to Afghanistan. It seems after the February 22-23 visit of Taliban acting Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Abdul Ghani Baradar to Uzbekistan,...
Tajik Scientist Kholikzoda Wins Gold Medal at International Inventors Forum
Tajik scientist Omina Kholikzoda has won a gold medal at the 15th International Invention Fair of the Middle East, held in Kuwait. Kholikzoda, a researcher at the Ibn Sina Tajik State Medical University's Institute of Fundamental Medicine, was awarded for her discovery, a preparation called Tagetol, derived from the essential...
Caspian Sea Shrinking Faster Than Expected, Risking Aral Sea-Like Disaster
The Caspian Sea is shoaling at an alarming rate, raising concerns among environmentalists in the countries that border it. According to the global movement Save The Caspian Sea, the sea level has dropped by two meters over the past 18 years. If this trend continues, the water level could fall...
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Repatriating Islamic State Fighters and Families: Balancing Security and Humanity
