New finds in Central Asia, however, have led to many observers predicting the region will enjoy the sort of dominance that the Middle East has seen. Excitement has been generated by finds in countries ...

1. France was one of the first Western countries to recognize the independence of the nations that make up Central Asia and to establish diplomatic relations with them. For France, just like for the ...

The United States and European Union are increasingly focused on securing access to Central Asia's critical mineral resources ...

The Central Asia region is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, particularly those related to water scarcity, land degradation and natural disasters (droughts, floods, mudslides). With a ...

Central Asia’s venture ecosystem is reaching a new level, positioning the region as an increasingly significant player on the global venture map.

The Europe and Central Asia region has among the oldest populations in the world. Europe, in particular, is approaching the end of a demographic transition toward population stabilization, and Central ...