Middle East
Pakistan's democracy hanging by a thread
As Shehbaz Sharif is sworn in as new PM, a growing chorus in Congress is calling on Biden to investigate allegations of election fraud
March 04, 2024
central asia
Asia-Pacific
Don't disrupt Uzbekistan's Russia-China balance
Tashkent is a valuable regional mediator. Washington shouldn't view it as a pawn in its game of great power competition
December 11, 2023
Europe
Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is the latest high-level Western official to visit the region, and Moscow isn't happy.
November 28, 2022
Europe
Russia sanctions are spurring a new Silk Road
To avoid sanctions, countries are actively reopening moribund routes and creating greater connectivity across the Middle East and Asia.
August 13, 2022
Asia-Pacific
The Karakalpakstan protests are both a history lesson and warning for the West
The tiny independent region is one of many places chafing against arbitrary borders imposed by former empires.
July 06, 2022
Middle East
Iran sees opening in Central Asia while Russia is bogged down elsewhere
But after protests in Afghanistan and a recent knife attack against Shiite clerics, it may not be as smooth as Tehran had hoped.
April 19, 2022
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