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Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

The launch of the modified Southern Gas Corridor

The construction of the second branch of the Baku–Tbilisi–Erzurum gas pipeline began on 20 September in Baku.
OSW Commentary | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Azerbaijan – a growing problem for the West

Azerbaijan’s actions have displayed its tendency to deepen its self-isolation in foreign affairs and consolidate its authoritarian system.
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Turkey is filling the gap being left by the West in the Southern Corridor

Western firms are withdrawing from projects linked to the Southern Corridor probably due to the declining commercial attractiveness of these projects.
OSW Commentary | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Kazakhstans attitude towards integration with Russia less love more fear

Russia’s annexation of Crimea and destabilization of Ukraine have created a new context for Kazakhstan’s foreign and domestic policy.
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz, Krzysztof Strachota

Kazakhstan a new prime minister for hard times

The undisguised purpose of appointment of a new Prime Minister is to strengthen the government, both against internal and external challenges.
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Customs Union summit in the context of Ukraine

The continuing conflict in Ukraine has raised concerns among Russia’s key partners in the CIS area.
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz, Józef Lang

Russian investments in Kyrgyzstan

The Russian investments in Kyrgyzstan show that Russia is ready to strengthen its presence in Central Asia by using economic tools also.
OSW Studies | | Krzysztof Strachota, Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

China vs Central Asia The achievements of the past two decades

The collapse of the USSR brought about conditions conducive to the dynamic development of relations between Central Asia and China. These relations have evolved from deep mistrust to the continually growing Chinese presence primarily in…
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

Elections in Azerbaijan petrification of the petro-republic

A presidential election is to be held on 9 October in Azerbaijan. Ilham Aliyev, the incumbent president, is set to win the election. The situation ahead of the election indicates that country’s political system is cemented in place:…
Analyses | | Aleksandra Jarosiewicz

A Chinese tour de force in Central Asia

The President of China, Xi Jinping, toured Central Asia between 3-13 September, visiting Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and finally Kyrgyzstan, where he took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. It was the first…