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Why Central Asia is Shifting from Russian to Turkic Security
14 Jan 2026 08:08 GMT
… decades after the Soviet collapse, Central Asia and the South Caucasus lived … later flowed into Central Asia. Defense agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan followed. But it … . That is true. But the European Union once looked very similar. Before …
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Organization of Turkic States quickly becoming crucial mode of engagement in Central Asian region - The National Interest
14 Jan 2026 04:25 GMT
… Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan. In 2019, Uzbekistan joined as … the five member states, Turkmenistan, Hungary, and the … and highway networks connecting Central Asia to European markets while … of NATO and the European Union in transatlantic and …
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Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who put the country on the path to EU membership, has died
14 Jan 2026 08:08 GMT
… it on the road to European Union membership, has died. … to Hungary and later Uzbekistan.
George Vassiliou initially studied … for full membership to the European Union, a goal achieved 13 … Greek Cypriot team negotiating EU matters during reunification talks. …
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2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts
14 Jan 2026 03:48 GMT
Some 770 million people experienced record-warm annual conditions where they live, while no record-cold annual average was logged anywhere, according to Berkeley Earth.
The Antarctic experienced its warmest year on record, while it was the second hottest …
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China Moves Deeper Into Turkmenistan’s Galkynysh Gas Field
14 Jan 2026 00:32 GMT
… the South Caucasus and Central Asia, providing on-the-ground … slow progress in Afghanistan.
Turkmen officials in recent months have … of gas to the European Union, which collectively consumed about … this gigantic field allows Turkmenistan to ensure reliable supplies …
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Central Asia’s population boom contrasts Europe’s demographic decline, report shows
13 Jan 2026 12:24 GMT
… and personal choices.
Central Asia is experiencing what demographers … growth
Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia. … each year.
Kazakhstan’s demographic transition
Kazakhstan presents a … data indicate that the EU’s total fertility rate …
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Experts Say Venezuela Events Move Oil Markets, With Limited Impact on Kazakhstan
13 Jan 2026 21:00 GMT
… exporting countries such as Kazakhstan.
Venezuelan crude is heavy … he added.
Implications for Kazakhstan
Despite recent volatility, Meirkhanova … temporary fiscal boost for Kazakhstan, whereas a de-escalation … she said.
“In the EU and China, policies to …
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What Progress Has Been Made on Cleaning up Central Asia’s Uranium Legacy Sites?
13 Jan 2026 02:27 GMT
… the EU’s Environmental Remediation Account for Central Asia ( … storage in Central Asia.
Many of Central Asia’s uranium … Kyrgyzstan; Charkesar and Yangiabad in Uzbekistan; and Istiklol and Degmay in Tajikistan … storage in Central Asia.
Many of Central Asia’s …
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EABR Expects Acceleration of Economies in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan
13 Jan 2026 17:39 GMT
… , the economies of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan are expected to show … analysts believe that the Central Asian countries will continue to … sector, and housing.
Tajikistan will also demonstrate high GDP … around 1.6%, in the European Union — 1.1%, and …
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Rare earth mining could solve, not worsen, Central Asia’s water troubles
12 Jan 2026 16:59 GMT
… Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the five Central Asian states—which also include Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan … China, Russia, and the European Union. Companies and governments alike … bucket compared to Central Asia’s agricultural water consumption …