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How Trump could exploit a looming global struggle for rare-earth minerals

China's assertiveness in Central Asia raises geopolitical tensions, particularly about access to rare-earth minerals, amid Trump’s strategy to divide Russia and China.

Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia and Uzbekistan signed agreements, including one for a Russian-built nuclear power plant, enhancing bilateral relations and extending Russian influence in Central Asia.

Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions DW 04/26/2024

Iranian oil is being shipped to China in record volumes despite existing sanctions, with rebranding through Malaysia and using the UAE to evade restrictions.

Maximally pragmatic': How Central Asia navigates Russia's war on Ukraine

Leaders in Central Asia navigate complex geopolitical relationships.
Tensions arise over calls for Russian annexation of Central Asian nations.

Russia's frenemy China is quietly trying to dampen Putin's influence

Russia and China compete for influence in SCO

How Trump could exploit a looming global struggle for rare-earth minerals

China's assertiveness in Central Asia raises geopolitical tensions, particularly about access to rare-earth minerals, amid Trump’s strategy to divide Russia and China.

Russia to build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia and Uzbekistan signed agreements, including one for a Russian-built nuclear power plant, enhancing bilateral relations and extending Russian influence in Central Asia.

Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions DW 04/26/2024

Iranian oil is being shipped to China in record volumes despite existing sanctions, with rebranding through Malaysia and using the UAE to evade restrictions.

Maximally pragmatic': How Central Asia navigates Russia's war on Ukraine

Leaders in Central Asia navigate complex geopolitical relationships.
Tensions arise over calls for Russian annexation of Central Asian nations.

Russia's frenemy China is quietly trying to dampen Putin's influence

Russia and China compete for influence in SCO
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Remembering Shamshad Abdullaev, the world-class Uzbek poet too few knew

Shamshad Abdullaev's life and work explore complex questions of culture, language, and the role of art in a post-colonial context.

When Water Turns to Sand

The Aral Sea's drastic reduction is considered one of the greatest environmental disasters of the 20th century, greatly impacting local communities.

Germany's Scholz heads to Central Asia in bid to expand ties DW 09/15/2024

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is focusing on migration agreements and energy partnerships during his trip to Central Asia.

New Android Malware 'Ajina.Banker' Steals Financial Data and Bypasses 2FA via Telegram

Central Asia bank customers are being targeted by Ajina.Banker malware to harvest financial information and intercept 2FA messages.

Column | A glimpse of the new 'Great Game' between the U.S. and China

The modern 'Great Game' is defined by the geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China, reshaping global power dynamics.

As Ukraine invades Russia's Kursk region, where are Putin's allies?

Uzbek students affected by war seek help, highlighting regional tensions.
Lukashenko's comments reveal the complexities of international perspectives on the conflict.
Central Asian nations remain quiet amid significant conflict developments.

Does India risk US sanctions over Iran's Chabahar Port deal?

India signed a 10-year agreement to operate and develop Iran's Chabahar Port, aiming to boost trade with Central Asia, despite facing potential sanctions from the USA.

What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?

ISIS-K emerged in central Asia after breaking away from al-Qaida and the Taliban to pledge allegiance to ISIS.
ISIS-K has carried out deadly attacks, including at Kabul airport, with a radical and uncompromising Islamic worldview.

People smugglers recruiting skippers from central Asia on Turkey to Italy route

People smugglers are recruiting boat drivers from central Asia to transport migrants from Turkey to Italy.
The central Asian boat drivers have replaced Ukrainian and Russian skippers who were previously recruited by the Turkish smuggling gangs.

Islamic State Shows Wider Threat With Iran Bomb Attack

Islamic State showed its potency in the recent attack in Iran.
The group's presence has diminished in Iraq and Syria, but it remains a threat in West Africa.

Central Asia's gradual economic repositioning | East Asia Forum

Author: Richard Pomfret, University of Adelaide
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