
A fortnightly podcast offering analysis of Central Asia and its role in the wider world, featuring regional news, insights, and expert perspectives. Hosted by Bruce Pannier and Michael Hilliard. Proudly presented by The Times of Central Asia, The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs and the European Neighbourhood Council. For more info and stories, please visit: - The Times of Central Asia (http... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

This week, we'll be looking at Kyrgyzstan unveiling plans that would require religious bloggers to be licensed and subjected to greater state oversight; further changes to the country's regional security leadership; one of the Central Asian states la... more
This week, we'll be looking at how a military tragedy on the Caspian is creating political shockwaves across Kazakhstan; a whole series of military exercises taking place across the region; a major leadership change inside one of Central Asia's oppos... more
This week, we're covering world leaders arriving in Bishkek for the SCO summit, one Central Asian state proposing new martial-law amendments that could concentrate enormous power in just a handful of institutions during a national crisis, Tashiev's c... more
This week, we're covering the eyes of the world turning toward Central Asia for the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek, bringing Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi together in the Kyrgyz capital, the CSTO making a series of major pledges in res... more
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The most authoritative look into Central Asia by two of the most knowledgeable experts in the field. Bruce and Michael have years of experience and have their finger on the pulse of the region.
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A rigorous regional affairs podcast focused on Central Asia, politics, security, and diplomacy, with timely analysis of border dynamics, migration, and regional power shifts. Conversations frequently center on governance, external influence, energy and infrastructure projects, and information ecosystems, featuring a rotating slate of expert guests from think tanks, universities, and policy organizations. Noteworthy is the combination of on-the-ground reporting with long-form geopolitical analysis, plus a track record of high-caliber guests who bring regional and international perspectives. Listeners who want deep context on Central Asia's role in global politics, trade routes, and human rights issues are likely to find this show highly valu... more
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