Plan for Joint Implementation of the TAPI of the Gas Pipeline
Pakistan and Turkmenistan signed a joint plan to implement the project for the construction of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) transnational gas pipeline on June 8, 2023. This decision is aimed at accelerating the completion of the feasibility study of the project and moving it towards the construction phase. The ceremony of […]
Урбанизация, сельская демография и динамика сельских поселений в Казахстане
В Казахстане, как и в большинстве стран мира, наблюдается заметный рост городского населения. Особенностью Казахстана является то, что его путь урбанизации отличается от многих других развивающихся стран, что во многом обусловлено политической историей страны. Подобно многим постсоветским республикам, Казахстан испытал значительные демографические изменения, направленные на ускоренную урбанизацию в период ранней […]
The Concept of the National Vision and its Priorities in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
A National Vision is a concept that determines the mid-term and long-term development goals of a country and provides the basis for the development of national strategies and implementation plans. The national political leadership usually shapes the concept of the National Vision. The strength and credibility of such a vision […]
Can the EAEU and Iran FTA Boost Eurasian Trade?
On December 25, 2023, members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Iran on the sidelines of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council’s meeting. The FTA will eliminate import tariffs on almost 90% of the product range, which accounts for more than 95% of bilateral […]
Expanding China’s Education Diplomacy in Central Asia
With the post-pandemic resurgence of diplomatic activities, China has been strengthening its education diplomacy. In Central Asia, where China is an established strategic partner, its efforts to widen educational cooperation have been gaining new impetus. In late December 2023, China’s Vice Minister of Education, Sun Yao, visited Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and […]
Outcomes of the 16th Summit of the Organization for Economic Cooperation
The 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 8-9 November 2023. The ECO Summit, hosted by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was attended by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Iran Ibrahim Reisi, Interim Government Prime Minister of Pakistan Anwaar-ul Haq […]
The Growing Importance of Xinjiang in Kazakhstan-China Relations
On October 18, 2023, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Urumqi and met with Ma Xingrui, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party and Communist Party Secretary of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). Prior to that, in May 2023, Kazakh Minister of Agriculture […]
A Spatial Analysis of Internal Migration in Kazakhstan
The 2021 census became the first census conducted since 2009, and the recent publication of its final results unveils valuable insights into various demographic aspects of Kazakhstan over the twelve-year intercensal period. A particularly interesting addition to the census of 2021 is that it places a significant emphasis on migration, […]
Cross-Cultural Interaction between Central Asia and South Korea
Cross culture is a concept that recognizes the differences among people of different nations, backgrounds, and ethnicities, and the importance of bridging them (Kopp, 2023). The different peoples of the world communicate with each other verbally and non-verbally, showing respect for different behaviors and activities; and taking part in those […]
Trade in Agricultural Products between Kazakhstan and Russia
In November 2023, Kazakhstan and Russia conducted the 19th Interregional Cooperation Forum, which was devoted to agricultural cooperation between the two countries with the participation of Presidents Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin. Kazakhstan’s Kostanay city hosted the forum. However, the Presidents participated online from Kazakhstan’s capital Astana. The governments of […]