At first glance, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi's current tour of Turkmenistan, Slovakia, Austria, and Mongolia appears like a diplomatic hodgepodge
In the first two issues of our "AI in Central Asia" series, we explored how Central Asia is taking its first systemic steps in the era of artificial intelligence. We examined the region's heterogeneous institutional landscape—from the development and adoption of national strategies and startup ecosystems to large-scale AI infrastructure development
An analysis of AI development in Central Asia: a comparison of strategies in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan's experience from the Arkadag smart city to UN initiatives
We live in an amazing time, in which humanity has found itself thanks to modern technologies. These technologies were created by a remarkable constellation of outstanding specialists of a new generation – engineers and technologists, or IT specialists
A whole week has passed since the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, and passions are still running high. They revolve not only around the football, but also around our entire planet. But it's all happening in an interesting way, just like in that old but very funny Stanley Kramer comedy, which is very relevant to our topic, called "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Long before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, most European football federations, demonstrating a businesslike approach, signed bonus agreements with their national teams in advance
In articles about footballers' contracts, their loans, transfers, and especially about the budgets of elite clubs, seven- and eight-digit figures flash by, which are difficult for everyone to comprehend
While the world waits in anticipation of the referee's starting whistle, we'll take a look inside the semi-finalists' camps, weigh their strengths and weaknesses, evaluate their medical reports, and try to unravel their tactical puzzles
Tomorrow at midnight (Ashgabat time), the first semifinal of the 2026 World Cup will take place in Arlington, USA, and the second will take place the day after in Atlanta. The penultimate battle will pit two of football's greatest titans – France against Spain and England against Argentina.
As the North American World Championship rapidly moves through the playoff bracket, having completed the rounds of 16, sports analysts are debating tactical schemes and coaching changes. However, the main storyline of these stages, hidden from the superficial eye, is unfolding not in the coaches' notebooks, but in the referees' rooms
The football festival is in full swing. The 2026 World Cup has reached the Round of 16. But I'm beginning to think that the era of "football overlords" has come to an end. What does this mean?
The 3rd Central Asia – Republic of Korea Think Tank Forum continues its work in Dushanbe. Held under the motto "From Dialogue to Joint Action," the event aims to synchronize timelines ahead of the historic autumn summit of heads of state in Seoul
The King's Birthday is considered a national holiday in Britain. Although it is not a public holiday, it attracts large numbers of Londoners and tourists from around the world. People gather along the parade route to greet the monarch
Russia Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is one of the most significant public holidays in the Russian Federation. Its history dates back to 1990, when the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the RSFSR was adopted
In an era of current global instability, when international relations are rapidly fragmenting and the world is experiencing a profound crisis of mutual trust, open and inclusive political dialogue is no longer simply a feature of classical diplomacy
