Interview 180: The European Union's Role in Central Asia Michael Emerson discusses how the European Union crafts its policies with Central Asian countries by balancing its energy needs with its concern over democratic values and human rights. Dean C.K. Cox May 20, 2011
Kyrgyzstan’s April Uprising: Path to Change or Death in Vain? Thus far, the new leadership has failed to live up to popular expectations. Natasha Yefimov, David Trilling Apr 7, 2011
Kazakhstan: Opposition Divided on Election Strategy Kazakhstan’s president, Nursultan Nazarbayev, caught his critics off-guard with the decision to hold a snap presidential election. Dean C.K. Cox and Joanna Lillis Mar 31, 2011
Kazakhstan: Keeping the Presses Rolling The entire process – reporting, designing, printing and assembling – takes place in the newspaper’s six-room editorial offices in Almaty. Dean C.K. Cox and Joanna Lillis Mar 29, 2011
Turkey: Can Ankara Help Democratize Middle East while Democracy Faces Threats at Home? Nicholas Birch Feb 16, 2011
Interview 180: Russia's "Near Abroad" Policy Focuses on Security, Dismisses China Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has continued to refer to its neighboring countries as the “near abroad.” Justin Burke, Katya Kumkova Nov 5, 2010
Interview 180: Examining the Oil Boom in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan Andreas Heinrich asks what are the possible negative consequences of a resource boom on the politics and economy in the Caspian. Justin Burke, Katya Kumkova Oct 28, 2010
Kyrgyzstan: Q&A with Ata-Jurt Leader Kamchybek Tashiev Tashiev was one of the most divisive candidates in the recent elections. David Trilling, Natasha Yefimov Oct 13, 2010
Interview 180: Azerbaijan Eager to Maintain Balanced Foreign Policy Justin Burke, Katya Kumkova Oct 1, 2010
Demining in Nagorno-Karabakh May Take Cutback “The potential drop in funding will just slow this down and threaten safety and economics for these people." Jonathan Makiri Jul 13, 2010
Interview 180: OSCE Summit Must Have Point An exclusive interview with Anthony Pahigian, deputy director of the US State Department’s Office of European Security and Political Affairs Katya Kumkova Mar 11, 2010
Interview 180: Democratization Crucial for Security Vladimir Shkolnikov give his assessment of Kazakhstan's performance as OSCE chairman so far. Katya Kumkova Mar 2, 2010
