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    Kiran Baez

    Kiran Baez

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    Kiran Baez is a research assistant at the Atlantic Council’s Turkey Program, focusing on energy and security issues across the Black and Caspian Sea regions. He has lived in Turkey and conducted field research across Central Asia. He holds a degree in religious studies from Tufts University. 

    How Uzbekistan’s Plastics Gamble Offers Insights Into the Country and Region’s Future

    How Uzbekistan’s Plastics Gamble Offers Insights Into the Country and Region’s Future

    As investments and technology continue to pour into deep processing gas, Uzbekistan is increasingly poised to be a regional leader in production capabilities. Watching how Tashkent navigates these challenges will reveal clues about the country’s direction for years to come.

    1/21/2026