Caspian Policy Center

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, the Caspian Policy Center honors the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country.

We are forever grateful. 🇺🇸

05/07/2026

With the recent conclusion of the Regional Ecological Summit and the parallel Central Asia Climate Conference, Kyrgyzstan’s policymakers and local communities have an opportunity to address deregulation issues and to adapt restrictive environmental provisions in their mining regulations to encourage foreign investment.

The critical minerals industry in Central Asia is at a crossroads and in Kyrgyzstan critical decisions need to be made

05/05/2026

Kazakhstan & the U.S. are teaming up to tap into one of the world's largest untapped tungsten deposits, which could reshape critical mineral supply chains.

A proposed merger would create Kaz Resources Inc., backed by preliminary interest from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, part of Washington's push to break China's grip on global tungsten supply.

With demand surging across defense & high-tech, Kazakhstan is fast becoming a key piece of the West's critical minerals strategy.

04/14/2026

Cities across Central Asia have emerged as global air pollution hotspots, with pronounced seasonal trends in Almaty, Bishkek, and Astana, where pollution spikes in winter due to coal-based heating. Meanwhile, Tashkent and Dushanbe experience elevated pollution levels throughout both winter and summer seasons.

Across Central Asia, air quality in both cities and rural regions is shaped

03/30/2026

Last week, the Atomic Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Uzatom) and Rosatom Global launched work in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan, laying the reactor’s foundation and signing key agreements on workforce training and infrastructure development.

03/25/2026

“Sovereignty without connectivity is fragile; connectivity without choice isn’t sovereignty.”

Dr. Eric Rudenshiold highlights why the Middle Corridor is more than just a route. It’s a strategic declaration of independence and a vital solution for regional resilience.

Over the past four years or so, what has been unfolding in Central Asia and the South Caucasus ...

03/24/2026

U.S. energy firm Gulf Oil is set to enter Uzbekistan with a $150M investment to develop 100 fuel stations nationwide. The project will introduce Western standards, modernize existing infrastructure, and expand transport hubs to support growing regional connectivity.

03/23/2026

U.S. firm Gulf Oil enters Uzbekistan with $150M fuel station deal; Israel strikes Iranian navy ships in Caspian Sea, and more news this week.

Your quick primer on the latest developments in the Caspian this week...

03/20/2026

On behalf of the Caspian Policy Center, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and peaceful Nowruz.

May this season of renewal bring prosperity, unity, and new opportunities for collaboration across the Caspian region and beyond. 🌱✨