New finds in Central Asia, however, have led to many observers predicting ... Tajikistan is at an earlier stage and has yet to be properly developed for its natural resources. Tethys believes, however ...

Central Asia is rich in natural resources, on the front lines of climate change and also seen as a key security player as a ...

A Region of Unclaimed Riches Central Asia has emerged as a critical battleground for global powers, each seeking control over its vast energy resources, strategic location, and rare minerals. The ...

Both powers are interested in the region’s resources, from natural gas to uranium, and the potential of the trans-Caspian transport route.

The Europe and Central Asia region experiences a variety of natural hazards, including floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides, and wildfires. The frequency and impact of such events can be ...

“A combination of factors makes Central Asia – particularly resource-endowed Kazakhstan but also Uzbekistan and Tajikistan – the most viable alternative to traditional suppliers [especially ...

Ivailo is one of the coauthors of Diversified Development: Making the Most of Natural Resources in Eurasia. He has worked on countries in Europe, Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific, and Africa at ...