Central Asia News Bulletin
This weekly section provides an overview of key political, economic, and social developments across the five Central Asian states. It highlights the region’s most relevant policy trends, international engagements, and sectoral updates in areas such as energy, digital development, environment, and finance. The section is compiled and edited by Maryam Agharabi, Coordinator of the China & Central Asia Studies Center. For enquiries, you may contact maryam.agharabi[a]kimep.kz.
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This week, the rise of the Taliban to power in Afghanistan has continued to be the most striking event in the political life of not only the Central Asian region, but also the whole world. However, among the other notable events in the region were the new developments in Russia – China relations with regards to Central Asia, the expanding security presence of China with new military bases in Tajikistan, and the prospects of the emergence of a new form of regionalism in Central Asia. Digital space was also interesting during this past week, as a new debate about Cryptocurrencies in Central Asia has emerged; some believe that it will empower the Central Asian nations, while others have voiced concerns over the possibility of new national security threats arising from the reluctance of governments in this regard.
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