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Browse our collection of reports, policy briefs, working papers, and expert commentaries on Eurasian security, trade, and governance.

Reports
January 202664 pages

Redefining Collective Security in Central Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Tomasz Kowalski, Dr. Elena Volkov

This report assesses the evolving collective security frameworks in Central Asia, examining CSTO reform proposals and the growing influence of bilateral defence partnerships.

Programme: Eurasian Security Architecture

Reports
December 202548 pages

Belt and Road 2.0: Recalibrating Infrastructure Investment Across Eurasia

Dr. Margaret Chen

An in-depth analysis of the next phase of BRI development, examining recalibrated investment strategies, debt sustainability concerns, and emerging corridors.

Programme: Trade Corridors & Economic Integration

Working Papers
November 202532 pages

Track-Two Diplomacy in the South Caucasus: Lessons From Recent Negotiations

Amb. Friedrich Bauer

This working paper examines the role of informal diplomatic channels in the South Caucasus, drawing lessons from recent track-two initiatives.

Programme: Diplomatic Networks & Conflict Resolution

Reports
October 202556 pages

Energy Transition Readiness in the Caspian Basin

Dr. Aisha Sultanova

A comprehensive assessment of green transition readiness among Caspian Basin energy producers, evaluating policy frameworks and technological capacity.

Programme: Energy Security & Transition

Policy Briefs
September 202516 pages

Sanctions Regimes and Eurasian Trade: Adaptation Strategies and Market Implications

Dr. Margaret Chen, Prof. Karim Nazarbayev

This policy brief analyses how Eurasian economies are adapting to evolving Western sanctions regimes, identifying trade rerouting patterns.

Programme: International Law & Norms

Working Papers
August 202528 pages

Governance Indicators for Central Asian States: A Comparative Analysis

Prof. Karim Nazarbayev

A methodological paper introducing a new composite governance index for Central Asian states, comparing institutional capacity and rule-of-law metrics.

Programme: Governance & Institutional Reform

Commentaries
July 20258 pages

Hybrid Threats in the Baltic-Black Sea Corridor

Dr. Tomasz Kowalski

An expert commentary on the intensification of hybrid warfare tactics along the Baltic-Black Sea corridor.

Programme: Eurasian Security Architecture

Policy Briefs
June 202520 pages

FDI Trends in Eurasian Emerging Markets: 2025 Outlook

Dr. Margaret Chen

A data-rich briefing on foreign direct investment trends across Eurasia's emerging markets, highlighting sector-specific opportunities.

Programme: Trade Corridors & Economic Integration