Kazakhstan Between Decolonization and the Threat of Russian Revanchism
By the Analytical Group of the Foundation for the Defence of Democracy in Central Asia (FDDCA)
Kazakhstan is the largest country in post-Soviet Central Asia...
Central Asia in Global Energy Transition: Challenges and Opportunities
The report “Central Asia in the Energy Transition” by Svante E. Cornell and Brenda Shaffer provides a comprehensive analysis of Central Asia’s role in...
EU Strategy on Central Asia: Advancing Democratic Partnerships Amid Geopolitical Challenges
On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament adopted Resolution P9_TA(2024)0027, marking a new direction in the EU’s engagement with Central Asia amidst global challenges....
Democratization of Central Asia: The Role of the West, the Strengthening of Authoritarianism, the Influence of China and Russia, and Future Challenges
International Relations through the Prism of Democracy
The processes of democratization and the protection of human rights play a key role in shaping the global...
Human Rights in Central Asia: Crackdown on Dissent and Freedom of Expression in 2024
(Brussels, January 16, 2025) – Authorities in all five Central Asian countries clamped down on dissent and tightened controls over freedom of expression during...
