Astana so far, I’ve really missed attending lectures and all educational vibes. very interesting to listen and obverse how my understanding shifts over time, or remain stable in some thoughts/critiques/questions :)

How is Central Asia rising toward regional cooperation? Our latest ENC analysis by @mukhamedian.bsky.social & Dr. @aijanco.bsky.social examines recent milestones—including border agreements & regional forums like the C5+1—highlighting the potential for a new era of regionalism🔗https://bit.ly/3ZuBw6r

Read our latest piece on Critical Raw Materials and Central Asia: thediplomat.com/2025/05/risk... It’s been a while since the CRM issue sparked such wide discussion in and beyond the region. As a researcher and analyst, it couldn’t remain untouched.

Risk and Reward in Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials Boom

As Brussels, Beijing, Moscow, and Washington scramble to secure key materials for clean energy and new tech, they have begun to size up the region’s potential.

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Despite many critiques, I believe that the “+5” formats are beneficial for CA, in strengthening regional cooperation. Indeed, significant steps in CA–EU cooperation bring both hopes and doubts. CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.

The Times of Central Asia@timesca.com · 2y ago

The Samarkand Declaration solidifies a new strategic partnership between Central Asia and the European Union, strengthening trade, green energy, and regional cooperation timesca.com/samarkand-de... #SamarkandDeclaration #CentralAsia #TradePartnership #GreenEnergy #EuropeanUnion #EU

Serbia. Hungary. Turkey. Israel

23 Feb 1944, the day when the operation to deport the Chechen and Ingush people began. In other words, it mockingly codes as “Chechevitsa”

Even in the 1930s, Dolinka, the adm center of Karlag had its own printing press. A newspaper from 1935 was printed in the Latin-based Kazakh alphabet. I’m not an expert, but I believe the Arabic script can also be seen.

Kazakhstan and Central Asia as a whole is highly underrepresented in academia. But when I started thinking deeply about my roots, I realized how little research has been done on southern Kazakhstan. So little has been written about it that, at times, I feel like it is an entirely different place…

it took me many years of planning to visit and finally I’m here.

Almaty is worth to live, just because you can focus on your thesis sitting under warm whether in galoshi outside 🙃

Caucasus and Central Asia - different worlds? Not anymore. As trade routes are redrawn and diplomatic alliances diversified, the Caspian Sea is becoming a unifier rather than divider of the regions. The EU should develop a comprehensive strategy that recognizes this evolving geopolitical landscape.

Please consider signing this open letter to support Kazakshtani political activists! ruta-association.org/news/open-le...

Open Letter in Solidarity with Protestors in Kazakhstan: Satire is NOT a Crime - Ruta

We, the undersigned academics, stand in solidarity with the political activists, journalists, and writers in Kazakhstan in their fight for democracy, justice,

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I tried my best to awaken my political interests and watch the inauguration process, opened YouTube like five times. crazy shows is not about me. understood that books, papers and tea gossips is more better for my broken mental health. Plus the situation in your own country needs more attention…

Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen@dianakudaibergen.bsky.social · 2y ago

My friend #AssemZhapisheva is arrested and will spend 15 days in prison for using her Constitutional right to a peaceful protest. She was arrested today in the centre of Almaty with a poster "Satire is not a crime" while rallying in support of imprisoned Temirlan Yensebek.

Americans can no longer make fun of a random country in Africa because they will come across as racist. So they choose "stans" because they have absolutely no idea who lives there.

George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸@gtconway.bsky.social · 2y ago

Welcome to the United States of Kakistan

since the graduation is up-roaching, the archives reminded me about my efforts and aspirations on 1986 “Jeltoqsan koterilisi” research. Photo reminded me, to start again work on family memoirs book, where indeed so much connected with the history of Kazakhstan

Today, I learned something new: my aunt was a Zhelotoqasanshy. (December activist) I’m not sure why I was so surprised, but learning that my aunt, who spent her entire life in a small village in the northern part of the country, was protestor in 16th December in Almaty.

Besides the previous reading list on #Afghanistan, we have also one (much larger) on #CentralAsia: including books, podcasts, institutions, language learning... Here too I would be grateful for your tips for new entries! #academicsky docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Central Asia for beginners list

Introduction to Central Asia: Beginner's list Last updated: December 2024 Author: Anna Jordanova, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, CzechiaContact (tips for new entries are welcome!):...

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i didn’t have twitter culture previously (so insecure place), however, will try to share some thoughts here :)