Between praise and persecution: Civil society in Kyrgyzstan
Introduction Kyrgyzstan’s civil society has been renowned in Central Asia and beyond for its influence and activism. But with the sudden...
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How the EU links Central Asia to Afghanistan’s development
In 2019, the European Union (EU) released a new strategy for Central Asia. Whereas the strategy is focused on the...
New EU Strategy for Central Asia: First reactions
Editorial Enough to do for the EU in Central Asia I always have a ‘to-do list’ at work. And, like...
A new EU-Central Asia Strategy: Deepening relationships and generating long-lasting impact
Introduction Over the past decade, the European Union (EU) has become an active actor in Central Asia. It has expanded...
Uzbekistan opening up
Optimism and doubt… Uzbekistan has begun to take steps towards openness and economic and political reform. Since the death of...
Rule of Law support for Central Asia
Every leader, whether authoritarian or democratic, would agree that the rule of law is needed in managing a state. They...
OSCE Police Reform Programmes in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan: Past Constraints and Future Opportunities
Most former Soviet republics began to consider police reform in the 2000s, over a decade after the Soviet Union’s collapse....
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...
The EU’s Rule of Law Initiative for Central Asia: From Initiative to More Substance?
Introduction Since its launch in June 2007, the EU-Central Asia Strategy has been reviewed twice in Joint Progress Reports published...
Into EurAsia – Monitoring the EU’s Central Asia Strategy
The EUCAM Final Report in paperback offers the first assessment of the ambitious strategy to upgrade the EU's cooperation with...
The EU’s Rule of Law Initiative in Central Asia
Introduction The EU’s Rule of Law Initiative is one of three EU regional projects in Central Asia,1 first set out...