Elvira Kadyrova The Institute of Central Asian studies, one of the research arms of the Kazan Federal University, hosted on 26-28 July a scientific forum on the problems of preserving the historical and cultural heritage of Central Asia and Russia. According to the press service of the Institute, during the forum titled “Humanitarian security in […]
Brinkmanship in Middle East may backfire with consequences for Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi The currently escalating round of brinkmanship in the Middle East is potentially more devastating than anything seen during the Cold War era. The fluctuating numbers of players, their varying thresholds of restraint, and their clashing perceptions of national interests have contributed to the creation of unquantifiable trigger points. This is irresponsible brinkmanship. —– […]
Балансирование на грани войны на Ближнем Востоке может иметь последствия для Центральной Азии
Тарик Саиди В настоящее время эскалация конфликта на Ближнем Востоке потенциально более разрушительна, чем что-либо происходившее в эпоху Холодной войны. Колеблющееся число игроков, их различные пороги сдержанности и их противоречивое восприятие национальных интересов способствовали созданию не поддающихся количественной оценке опасных провоцирующих моментов. Это безответственное балансирование на грани войны. —– Какая-либо вышедшая из-под контроля часть этой […]
In today’s world, we need a stronger partnership between the European Union and Central Asia
Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy & Vice-President of the European Commission, and Neven Mimica, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development In our highly interconnected world of today, where closer regional and inter-regional cooperation is essential for peace and prosperity, Europe and Central Asia have never been so close. […]
Нам необходимо более крепкое партнерство – ЕС о сотрудничестве со странами Центральной Азии
ФедерикаМогерини, верховный представитель ЕС по иностранным делам и политике безопасности и вице-президент Европейской комиссии, и Невен Мимика, Европейский Комиссар по международному сотрудничеству и развитию В сегодняшнем крайне взаимосвязанном мире, где более тесное региональное и межрегиональное сотрудничество являются необходимой составляющей для мира и процветания, Европа и Центральная Азия никогда еще не были так близки друг к […]
Economic integration: a driving force for sustainable development
Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Leading thinkers from the world over gather at the Astana Economic Forum this week. Their focus is on the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and how it should shape long-term economic growth and social development strategies in Kazakhstan and central Asia. As international best practice and practical solutions are considered, […]
UNECE and FAO debut first ever report on forest reserves in Central Asia and Caucasus
Elvira Kadyrova Cumulative forests and other wooded lands of the eight countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia cover more than 30 million ha, which is the size of Italy. Forests in the Caucasus occupy less than 15 per cent of the territory, and in Central Asia less than 10 per cent. The “State of […]
Emperor Naruhito of Japan – Very special relevance to Central Asia
nCa Commentary Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan on 1 May 2019. His father, the Emperor Emeritus Akihito abdicated a day earlier. After ascending the throne, Emperor Naruhito made a short speech, promising to stay the course set by his father: “I have hereby succeeded to the Throne pursuant to the Constitution of […]
Central Asian countries discussed cooperation to combat drug trafficking
Elvira Kadyrova On 3 May 2019, Tashkent hosted 11thministerial meeting of the States Parties to the Memorandum of Understanding on Sub-regional drug control cooperation in Central Asia. The following key speakers attended the gathering: Sergey Lavrov, minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation Sirozhiddin Muhriddin, minister of foreign affairs of Tajikistan Mukhtar Tleuberdi, 1st […]
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan offer new opportunities to unlock the economic potential of Central Asia
Elvira Kadyrova In mid-April, during the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Tashkent, the authorized agencies of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum on the establishment of the International center for trade and economic cooperation “Central Asia”. The head of the Department for international cooperation of the Ministry of national economy of Kazakhstan […]