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 Aída Chávez March 04, 2024
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 George Beebe Alex Little 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. Joanna Lillis 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. James M. Dorsey 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. Anatol Lieven 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. James M. Dorsey April 19, 2022
