Tag: central asia

New Delhi’s Risky Gamble: Hosting the Taliban Amid a Shifting Regional Order

By Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi MBE (Hon DSS Rhul), Founder and CEO, Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) In a landmark...

Fergana to host the First Fergana Peace Forum

The first session of the Fergana Peace Forum, titled “Fergana Valley: Uniting Efforts for Peace and Progress” is scheduled...

From interstate cooperation to regional integration in Central Asia

By Sanjar Saidov Historically, Central Asia has been a region where the interests of world powers clashed. Today, as independent nations,...

Interview with President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Zhaparov

Kyrgyzstan’s stand: President Zhaparov addresses sanctions and economic resilience. Interview Conducted by Mederbek Shermetaliev, Director of the Kyrgyz National News...

From Semei to Hiroshima: Astana Times Editor on bringing global solidarity through Journalism

Eighty years ago, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki left a lasting reminder to humanity of the inhuman...

Lord Qurban’s vision shapes EPC’s push for Caucasus-Caspian cooperation

LUTON.August 06 (Correspondent) - In a high-level strategic meeting, the Eurasia Policy Council (EPC)UK convened with Lord Qurban Hussain...

New issue of OCA Magazine highlights the challenges and real prospects for education in Eurasia

In summer 2025, the OCA Magazine (UK) released a special edition dedicated to education across Central Asia, the CIS,...

A Life in Theatre and Resilience

By Lolisanam Ulugova This essay is based on an interview with Yuldosh Juraboev, conducted in London on 6 June 2025....

Memory and the Power of Theater

By Lolisanam  Based on an interview with Ovlyakuli Khodjakuli, conducted in London on 31 May 2025. Ovlyakuli Khodjakuli is a well-known...

Elita Sultanalieva: Kyrgyzstan’s Cultural advocate shaping Europe-Central Asia ties

By Lolisanam Ulugova Elita Sultanalieva is a Kyrgyz cultural advocate in France and president of the Kyrgyzstani diaspora based in Paris. Known...

Azerbaijan plays important role in Global Diplomatic Sphere

KHANKENDI, Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan will play a much more important role in the global diplomatic sphere, particularly in the South...

UK-Iran ties strengthened as Ambassador Mousavi backs ‘Diplomatic Bridge-Building’ with EPC-IPIS partnership

LONDON, JULY 16(Correspondent) -A significant step towards strengthening academic and policy ties between the UK and Iran was taken...