Central Asia
Research and analysis on Central Asian economic corridors and regional security dynamics.
From Risk Premium to Real Disruption: Iran, Hormuz, and Energy Prices
The Strait of Hormuz is virtually closed. Tanker traffic has slowed sharply, vessels are pooling on both sides, and war risk insurance has become the binding constraint for physical trade. This is where a geopolitical story meets a market mechanics story.
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.
The Turkic Corridor: A Likely New Force in the Eurasian Continent
On November 12, 2021, a group of Turkic states that had been meeting regularly for 30 years reorganized itself into the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Three months later, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.