The Caspian Crossroads and Central Asia’s New Geoeconomic Agency: The Avaza Context
Modern Central Asia is purposefully shedding old stereotypes of fragmentation and demonstrating a completely new model of regional consolidation to the world
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Three Celebrations in One Evening and a New Chapter in the Comprehensive Partnership Between Ashgabat and Beijing
On October 1, 1949, during a rally in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. This date marked a new beginning in the country's history. Since then, the Chinese people and their friends have annually celebrated this day as the nation's primary holiday—the National Day of the People's Republic of China
Turkmenistan’s "Three Bridges" in Dialogue with the UK on Human Capital
On September 14, the inaugural "Central Asia – UK" (C5+UK) Think Tank Forum concluded in Tashkent
Tokyo's Trans-Eurasian Network and Why Ashgabat Has Become a Stronghold on the Japanese Foreign Minister's Tour
At first glance, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi's current tour of Turkmenistan, Slovakia, Austria, and Mongolia appears like a diplomatic hodgepodge
AI in Central Asia: How to Build Sovereign Intelligence Without Losing Cultural Heritage
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
AI in Central Asia: How to Avoid Stepping on Others' Pitfalls and Build Your Own Technological World
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
AI in Central Asia: So Who Is This Multifaceted Artificial Intelligence?
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
This Mad, Mad World of Football – Curiosities, Politics, and the Knights of the 2026 World Cup
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
Chronicles of World Cup Money Riots, or The Price of Broken Promises
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
A Favorite Game of Millions, Generating Billions in Profits
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
Tactical Puzzles of the 2026 World Cup: Will Football Intelligence Defeat Athletic Prowess?
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
Will England Break Mick Jagger's Curse on Their Way to the 2026 World Cup Final?
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.
Football on the Edge of Rugby, or Will the Beauty of a Game Beloved by Millions Disappear?
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
Around the Ball and the Entire Planet, or a Manifesto for a New Multipolar Football on the 2026 World Cup Fields
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 Central Asia – Korea Format Reaches a Fundamentally New Level of Understanding Partnership
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
