Central Asian Policy Studies

📢 Join us for in-person lectures on Georgia’s geopolitical shifts! 📅 March 14 | ⏰ 11:00–13:00 (Almaty) | 📍 In-person ⚡️ Register now: forms.gle/mgF84TrZav5ZUm…

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🇪🇺 Congratulations to Eduards Stiprais on his appointment as EU Special Representative for Central Asia, starting March 1, 2025! Looking forward to strengthened cooperation and regional dialogue. 🇰🇿🇺🇿🇹🇯🇰🇬🇹🇲 @EUSR_CA #CentralAsia #EU

💻 Join our seminar! 📅 March 3 | 16:00 Almaty time 🔍 Exploring digital state control in #CentralAsia with Dr. @bakhyt_kurmanov & Zuhra Halimova. How do states monitor digital spaces? How do their tactics compare to #China & #Russia? 📩 Register: bit.ly/41BC5gy

🚀 Join CAPS Unlock & University of Central Asia online seminars! Seminar #1: Evolving Strategies of Digital State Control in Central Asia 🎙 🗓 March 3, 16:00 Almaty time 🎤 Dr. Bakhytzhan Kurmanov (@bakhyt_kurmanov )| 💬 Zuhra Halimova Register:us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌍Join us for a public lecture by Kakha Gogolashvili on "Building Bridges for Sustainable Economic Growth: From the Caucasus to Central Asia" 📅 Feb 5, 11:00 AM (Almaty time) 📍In-person in Almaty – limited seats available! 🔗Register now: forms.gle/JqVFcbrErFLJg2…

🎄 Dear friends & partners, As 2024 ends, we at CAPS Unlock thank you for your support in advancing knowledge, dialogue & innovation for Central Asia’s future. Together, we’ve faced challenges & celebrated progress. Here’s to stronger connections & new opportunities in 2025! 🌟

📢 Tune in to the CAPS Unlock podcast on Spotify, ApplePodcasts, and our Substack. Let’s unlock the stories shaping CentralAsia! 🌟 🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/air… 🔗Spotify:open.spotify.com/episode/5PLLdJ…

🎙️🎧 New episode of the CAPS podcast! Together with @Peter__Leonard, @tlegensk and @SamuelJsdv @ENC_Europe we dive into Central Asia's air pollution problems🌫️, Turkey's influence in the region🇹🇷, and recent events in Syria. 🔗Listen now on Spotify, Apple and other platforms⬇️

C. Asia-focused @capsunlock_org co-founded by @KassenovaNargis has a new podcast. The latest ep. focuses on Kazakhstan & features an interview with the outgoing EU ambassador by alum @meirkhanova_a. Hosted by @Peter__Leonard & available on all platforms: havli.substack.com/p/mister-putin…

📝 New EUCAM Policy Brief: "European Development Cooperation with Central Asia: From Abstract to Concrete" 🇪🇺🤝🇰🇿🇺🇿🇹🇯🇰🇬🇹🇲 #EU-#CentralAsia ties need focus on people-centric connectivity for long-term impact. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4fFer6F

You can liste this weekly podcast via following links: 🔗Spotify: bit.ly/4iqnniy 🔗Apple Podcast: bit.ly/3D5EUwt 🔗 Substack: bit.ly/3ZqTar5

🎙️ Did you know CAPS Unlock has launched its very own podcast? Listen to expert interviews, in-depth analysis, and discussions on the key issues shaping #CentralAsia together with @Peter__Leonard & @tlegensk 📢 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & Substack⬇️

🤝 We are pleased to announce that @capsunlock_org and the @ENC_Europe have signed a MoU, marking the beginning of a promising partnership. Stay tuned for furure exciting projects and initiatives as we embark on this journey together!

As @TerhiHakala concludes her term as EU Special Representative for Central Asia, we thank her for her dedicated collaboration with @capsunlock_org . Her leadership has been vital in strengthening ties between 🇪🇺 #EU and #CentralAsia 🇰🇿🇰🇬🇺🇿🇹🇲🇹🇯. Best wishes for the future!

🔥Our event on Multilateralism in Central Asia will start at 14:30 Almaty time. linkedin.com/events/multila…

🌍 Join us for the Expert Meeting on Multilateralism in Central Asia on Nov 20, 2024! Experts will explore global multilateralism & its impact on the region. Live on LinkedIn & YouTube. #Multilateralism #CentralAsia #CAPSUnlock

Participated in the keynote panel on EU-Central Asia relations with @TerhiHakala, Henrik Hololei, Bolat Nurgaliev, @KassenovaNargis and @meistefan1 at the conference organized by @dgapev and @capsunlock_org in Almaty on October 17 #EU #CA #cooperation

8/ We extend our sincere thanks to all participants and guests for their valuable contributions. Stay tuned for more upcoming online and offline events from CAPS Unlock! #CentralAsia #EU #GlobalGateway #Trade #Cooperation #Security #CivilSociety #DigitalEconomy #CAPSEvents

7/ 📌 Security and Resilience Concerns 🔒🌪️ The region faces security threats such as terrorism and border conflicts, alongside vulnerabilities from climate change, water scarcity, technological surveillance, and shrinking civic space.

🧵1/ The much-anticipated conference on 🇪🇺#EU-#CentralAsia 🇰🇿🇰🇬🇺🇿🇹🇲🇹🇯 Relations took place in Almaty on October 17th, bringing together experts and policymakers to discuss the evolving dynamics between the regions amidst global changes.