Kazakhstan’s international balancing act moves closer to home
As part of its nation-building process, Kazakhstan has strived to position itself as an international host and peace broker. The...
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The unwomanly face of Kazakhstan’s Qantar
Kazakhstan’s Qandy Qantar or ‘Bloody January’, which happened one year ago, was gendered as it was dominated by men. Kazakhstan’s...
Tajik labour migrants looking for greener pastures
Tajik labour migration to Russia is well-known. Less familiar is the still small, though increasing, number of labour migrants going...
A Chat in the Yurt, discussing Central Asia and Europe – Episode II Kazakhstan focus
A Chat in the Yurt, discussing Central Asia and Europe - Episode II In this second episode we welcome from Kazakhstan...
Research fellows tour Brussels November
From November 8 to 10, EUCAM organised a visit to Brussels for current research fellows Aigerim Kamidola, Kamila Smagulova and...
A Chat in the Yurt – Episode I Modern Central Asia
A Chat in the Yurt, discussing Central Asia and EuropeIn this first episode we welcome Irna Hofman, the Netherlands; and EUCAM...
EU-Central Asia co-operation: same venue, different tune
As a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the focus of Europe-Central Asia relations is likely to change. In weathering these...
Rethinking the EU’s ‘prosperity’ agenda in Central Asia
The EU wants to lay the ground for a more prosperous Central Asia. One potential emerging path for the EU in...
The EU’s ‘resilience’ agenda in Central Asia: too distant, too ambitious
The EU seeks to promote ‘resilience’ in Central Asia. The war in Ukraine should urge the EU to rethink its region-based...
Research fellows tour Brussels
From 30 May to 3 June EUCAM organised a tour to Brussels for research fellows and CESS staff. Next to...