Wednesday, October 23, 2013

CACI Forum

Book: LOST ENLIGHTENMENT: CENTRAL ASIA'S GOLDEN AGE

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

CACI Forum

“The New Silk Road project: a new strategy for Afghanistan and Central-South Asia or a surrogate for one?” 

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

CACI FORUM

"Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst"

Investing in the Caucasus, Greater Central Asia and Mongolia: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

CACI FORUM

"Central Asia-Caucasus Institute"

Central Asia’s Quest for a Useable Past: The Search for the Ancient Sogdians!?

All new countries must face the problem of their past. In an effort to affirm a useable past, some countries have simply to recall what they have never forgotten; others seek to rediscover what they have lost; while still others fabricate new pasts for themselves that better suit their current needs. In this Forum distinguished archaeologist and historian Aleksandr Naymark will show how globalizing Central Asians have followed the second course, rediscovering the amazing ancient Sogdians.

Wednesday, March 27 2013

CACI FORUM

"The Central Asia Caucasus Institute"

The Social Basis of Politics in Central Asia

What is the social basis of politics in Central Asia? Analysts have spoken of "clans," "power brokers," "regional elites," and "oligarchs." Are any of these relevant? And is there one or more model, or is each state unique? Three experts present their insights on this key problem, and offer their own answers.