Central Asia
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Plays Key Role in Pakistan-Russia Transit Route
DID Press: Russia’s Ministry of Transport announced that a trial train will run in October from Karachi in southern Pakistan to Moscow and Minsk, with part of the route passing through Afghanistan via transit road. Russian officials said the initiative…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan on Verge of Joining CPEC
DID Press: As efforts to expand regional cooperation intensify, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has the potential to transform Afghanistan into one of the key hubs for transit and trade in the region. Zafar Iqbal, President of the China–Pakistan Joint Chamber…
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Afghanistan
Guterres Signs Agreement to Establish Sustainable Development Center for Central Asia and Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres signed an agreement today, Sunday, 3 August, during his visit to Kazakhstan, to establish a Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The purpose of this center is to accelerate…
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Economy & Development
Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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News
Focus on Terrorism & Emerging Challenges, Pakistan hosts US, Central Asia Chiefs of Defense
DID Press: Chiefs of Defense of the armed forces from Central Asia and the United States gathered in Islamabad and exchanged views on regional security dynamics. Pakistan on Saturday (4 Asad) hosted the “Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference”; a…
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Analysis
Steel Diplomacy; Central Asia’s Push Southward Through Afghanistan
DIDPress: In an article for Times of Central Asia, Nikola Miković highlighted the growing ties between Central Asia and Afghanistan, noting that for landlocked Central Asian nations, Afghanistan serves as a critical transit point for the shortest route to the…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan at Heart of Central Asia’s Roadmap: From Isolation to Regional Connectivity
DIDPress: In an analysis, Eurasianet reported that Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian states are prioritizing bringing…
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Analysis
Transit Diplomacy; Central Asia and Regional Transport Strategies
DIDPress: Analytical Article media outlet wrote that since 2020, Uzbekistan has been collaborating with India and Iran on the joint utilization of Chabahar Port. Strategically vital for India, Chabahar reduces both the cost and time of goods transit compared to…
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Analysis
Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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Analysis
Dawn of Drone Age in Central Asia
The arsenal of the five republics will see their stocks of UAVs increase in the near future. Whether and how they are put to a use or not, that is a separate question
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