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Is Russia losing its grip on Central Asia as a result of the sanctions?

An analysis on Voice of America News notes that “Russia’s influence in the former Soviet republics of Central Asia is expected to decline as its overstretched military struggles in Ukraine and its economy suffers shocks from the sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies, according to experts.” The author, Asim Kashgarian, explains: “Russia …

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What’s next for EU policy towards Central Asia?

In an article for the European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS), Roxana Chiriac, EIAS Visiting Fellow, discusses what to expect from Tehri Hakala, the newly appointed EU Special Representative for Central Asia, and the EU’s priorities in its relations with the region: On 21 June 2021, the Council of the European Union appointed Terhi Hakala as …

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