NATO and Central Asia
The two elephants that never meet The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has a keen interest in Central Asia due...
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Finland and Central Asia
Helsinki - Moscow - Bishkek The European Union’s engagement in Central Asia largely depends on the national policies of member...
The Kyrgyzstani Presidential Elections: Atambayev’s Challenges
After much anticipation and anxiety about the presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan, there is a feeling of relief that Almazbek Atambaev...
Central Asia on New Delhi’s Geostrategic Radar
Central Asia today holds much strategic interest for India as an emerging 21st Century regional and global power. Despite being...
Human Security in Central Asia: can the EU help out?
Introduction Among the many challenges facing the Central Asian states, security is one of the most pressing concerns. Yet the...
Гуманитарная безопасность в Центральной Азии: как может помочь ЕС?
Введение Среди всех современных угроз в Центральной Азии вопросы безопасности являются одними из самых актуальных. Но то, как страны региона...
Security and Development – key in new EUCAM programme
Security and development key in new EUCAM programme It is a pleasure to introduce a new EUCAM Watch as part...
Supporting Civil Society in Central Asia: What Approach for the EU?
In recent years, EU assistance to civil society in third countries, including in Central Asia, has increasingly relied on a...
The SCO at ten: Time for Europe to engage?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organi-sation (SCO) held its 10th anniversary summit in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, on 15 June to celebrate its...
Kyrgyzstan: Balancing on the Verge of Stability
Introduction In Kyrgyzstan the risk of instability remains. The country practices genuine elections and power-sharing, is open to international engagement,...
Стабильность в Кыргызстане: балансируя на грани
В Кыргызской Республике (КР) по-прежнему сохраняется риск дестабилизации. В настоящее время страна движется к проведению честных и свободных выборов и...
Indirect fall-out from the June 2010 events in Kyrgyzstan: the case of Kara-Suu
The Kyrgyz town of Kara-Suu lies on the border with Uzbekistan, some 25 kilometres from Osh, the city most affected...