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U.S. Central Asia policy

Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?

Why Are the US Presidential Elections Relevant for Central Asia?

By Akilbek Tilavoldiev
The U.S. presidential elections have always had a significant impact on the foreign policies of various countries, including relations with the states of Central Asia.     

What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?

What Do Central Asia’s Activists Think of the New US Relationship With Their Region?

By Matthew Schaaf
Washington’s current approach sidesteps human rights concerns. Central Asia’s rights defenders and civic activists have suggestions to fix that.
Revitalizing US Diplomatic Engagement With Central Asia 

Revitalizing US Diplomatic Engagement With Central Asia 

By Richard E. Hoagland and Michael S. Repass
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan underscores the need for an enhanced diplomatic approach to the region.

US-Central Asia: New Trilateral Dialogues Bring Regional Focus to Afghanistan

US-Central Asia: New Trilateral Dialogues Bring Regional Focus to Afghanistan

By Akram Umarov
In May 2020 and March 2021, the United States started up two new trilateral dialogues pairing Afghanistan with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. 

In Lifting Trump Travel Bans, Biden Removes Visa Restrictions on Kyrgyzstan

In Lifting Trump Travel Bans, Biden Removes Visa Restrictions on Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Some travel restrictions remain due to COVID-19, but Kyrgyzstan is no longer subject to a direct U.S. visa ban.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

US-Uzbekistan Relations Right on Track

US-Uzbekistan Relations Right on Track

By Catherine Putz
The U.S. and Uzbekistan aim to transition toward a “Strategic Partnership Dialogue” in 2021.

Kyrgyz-US Relations Hampered Despite New US Central Asia Strategy

Kyrgyz-US Relations Hampered Despite New US Central Asia Strategy

By Kristen Cheriegate
A visa ban for Kyrgyz citizens stems from a lack of biometric passports and poor communication, issues which can be addressed with deeper cooperation.
The US Didn’t Just Wake Up to Central Asia’s Importance

The US Didn’t Just Wake Up to Central Asia’s Importance

By Catherine Putz
No, Washington isn’t just now waking up to Central Asia as a strategic region.

The Coming US-China Competition in Central Asia

The Coming US-China Competition in Central Asia

By Katie Stallard-Blanchette
Washington signals a new pushback against China in the former Soviet republics.

A New US Strategy for Central Asia: Continuity Under Better Conditions

A New US Strategy for Central Asia: Continuity Under Better Conditions

By Catherine Putz
The new strategy revolves around a familiar “holy trinity” -- independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity -- while acknowledging the power of new regional dynamics.

US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Trip to Central Asia Back on

US Secretary of State Pompeo’s Trip to Central Asia Back on

By Catherine Putz
This weekend Pompeo will make stops in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Security Services: Moscow’s Fifth Column Across Eurasia

Security Services: Moscow’s Fifth Column Across Eurasia

By S. Frederick Starr and Svante E. Cornell
One of the main tools of Russian influence across Central Asia remains poorly understood.

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