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Russia-Ukraine Crisis and its Impact on Central Asia

Central Asia is Russia’s sphere of Influence, and Moscow is also the security provider in the region. In addition, Central Asian economies are highly dependent on remittances from the Russian Federation. Central Asia has been heavily impacted by th....

April 19, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , UNGA resolution , Russia , Ukraine , Economic Slowdown , Remittances , Food Security , Podcast , Energy Exports , Labour Migrants , Western Sanctions

The Strategic Significance of Turkic Council for Eurasia

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction

Recently Turkic Council held its Eighth Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Some significant developments have taken place during this Summit. The name of the Turkic Council was changed to the Organization of Turkic States. Secondly, T....

December 22, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Russia , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , economic cooperation , Turkey , Tajikistan , Azerbaijan , Green Recovery , Digitization , Energy Exports , Business climate

EU-Central Asia Relations: An Emerging Partnership

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

On November 5, European Union (EU) leaders met with prime minister-level Central Asian representatives in Bishkek for the inaugural EU-Central Asia Economic Forum. The delegation from the EU was led by Executive Vice-President and Trade Commissioner ....

November 29, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Taliban , European Union , Tajikistan , Green Recovery , Digitization , Civil Society , Energy Exports , Hydrocarbons , Business climate , Economic Forum