India’s engagement with Central Asia provides opportunities for the U.S. to step up cooperation with the region. But the Ukraine invasion places hurdles in Delhi’s balancing act between Moscow and Washington.
Kazakhstan: the People Behind the Plans
People from all across Central Asia head to Astana, Kazakhstan to earn a living.
Energy Security: Asia’s Achilles Heel
What is the weakest point in the geopolitical rise of Asia — and what are the rising nations doing to fix it?
Will Central Asia Follow Egypt’s Example?
Will the chain reaction of protests crossing the Middle East now reach Central Asia?
Why America Is Like Imperial Spain (Part II)
What lessons can Imperial Spain's travails in the Netherlands teach the United States about Afghanistan?
Spanish Soccer Teams and Sovereign Wealth Funds
Are sponsorships of sports clubs beachheads for sovereign wealth funds’ investments in the West's national champions?
The U.S., Kazakhstan and Stresses of Empire
How has the Obama Administration bungled U.S. relations with Kazakhstan?
Chinese Walls in Emerging Markets
Do emerging countries’ financial markets suffer from a lack of transparency?
China and Iran: A New Route
What has shaped the Sino-Iranian relationship, and what are the two country’s shared national objectives?