By Brown Political Review The Kyrgyz Republic, a small mountainous country in Central Asia, has been through multiple violent revolutions, in both 2005 and 2010.The post-Soviet nation has just been through another revolution, yet of a completely different kind; on October 15th, the nation held its first truly democratic elections, not just in the country’s history, but in that of… Read more »
By The News International LAHORE: The hasty opening of the first phase of Iran’s India-financed Chahbahar seaport at a time when China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is about to take off has raised concerns in the economic corridors of the country.
By Business Insider NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Russia threw its weight behind China’s massive Belt and Road plan to build trade and transport links across Asia and beyond, suggesting to India on Monday that it find a way to work with Beijing on the signature project.
By Kazakh TV Foreign business is ready to invest in development of Central Asia’s green energy. Today, the region has a high potential to increase a number of renewables and implement energy-efficient projects. In addition, the Central Asian republics are taking measures to remove legislative barriers in this direction and are developing strategies to switch to the green economy.
Net neutrality has become a large debate recently in the U.S., the threat that people may have to pay separate prices for each online application they use seems tedious and costly. India, an area people usually look over, is being progressive in adopting a strong net neutrality stance. Their enormous population and increasing technology and industry should prove interesting while… Read more »
By BBC India’s telecom regulator has published recommendations strongly backing net neutrality, bringing the country a step closer to what could be the world’s most progressive policy on equal internet access for all.
By the Astana Times ASTANA – Representatives of the European Union, international financial institutions, and international and regional organisations gathered in Almaty Nov. 23 and 24 for a workshop on access to international investments in water, energy efficiency and waste management infrastructure. The experts concluded that the countries of Central Asia should take advantage of international momentum for implementing climate-related and environmental… Read more »
By Eurasianet With only days remaining before his six-year tenure as chief executive ends, Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev should count himself lucky. Instead of being excoriated for the political sins he committed, he is mostly being celebrated for those he didn’t.
By Pakistan Observer CENTRAL Asian Republics (CARs) assumed great significance in the region owing to their energy potential. Covering major part of the globe and having geographical proximity with South Asia, CARs have acquired the exclusive geo-political and geo-economic importance in the region. CARs include five Republics of the former Soviet Union: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. All Republics… Read more »
Central Asia is an untapped pool of wealth, and with the upcoming multi-billion BRI from China the area is sure to become an emerging force. The BRI will create highways to connect the countries involved and nurture several economic corridors. The Baku Tblisi Kars (KTK) Railway will connect Europe, Asia and Africa. It specifically hits Turkey (where it ends) because… Read more »