Spotlight on Central Asia
By spotlightoncentralasia
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by spotlightoncentralasia
Category: Politics
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 6
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 48
Description
A fortnightly podcast offering analysis of Central Asia and its role in the wider world, featuring regional news, insights, and expert perspectives.
Hosted by Bruce Pannier and Michael Hilliard.
Proudly presented by The Times of Central Asia, The Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs and the European Neighbourhood Council.
For more info and stories, please visit:
- The Times of Central Asia (https://timesca.com/)
- The Oxus Society (https://oxussociety.org/)
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
OTS Optimism, Afghan Ambushes, and a Deep Dive on the Next President of Tajikistan
|
May 17, 2026 |
|
Bishkek's Backlash, Russia's New Red Lines, and a Caspian in Crisis
|
May 03, 2026 |
|
Florida Diplomacy, Kazakh Arrests, and the China-Kyrgyzstan Railway
|
Apr 19, 2026 |
|
Arrests, Agreements and the Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict
|
Apr 05, 2026 |
|
Referendums, Rockets, and the Rogun Dam
|
Mar 22, 2026 |
|
Iran, Air Strikes and Central Asia's Strategic Dilemma
|
Mar 08, 2026 |
|
Coups, Crackdowns and a Border Build-up
|
Feb 22, 2026 |
|
Sales, Sanctions, and a New Kazakh Constitution
|
Feb 08, 2026 |
|
Astana's Military Shake-Up and Brussels' Big Bet in Central Asia
|
Jan 25, 2026 |
|
Central Asian Workers Under Attack in Russia
|
Jan 11, 2026 |
|
Retaliation, Raids and Regional Integration,
|
Dec 28, 2025 |
|
Gas, Grids and Gendered Violence
|
Dec 14, 2025 |
|
Diplomacy, Defections, and Drone Strikes Across the Tajik Border
|
Dec 02, 2025 |
|
Railways, Rumours and a Red-Carpet C5+1
|
Nov 16, 2025 |
|
American Outreach, Afghan Skirmishes and Azerbaijan's Future in Central Asia
|
Nov 02, 2025 |
|
American Outreach, Afghan Skirmishes, and Azerbaijan's Future in Central Asia
|
Nov 02, 2025 |
|
Silk Roads, Snap Elections, and Security Shuffles
|
Oct 19, 2025 |
|
Analysing the Results of the Kazakh Parliamentary Elections
|
Mar 26, 2023 |
|
Iranian Influence in Central Asia
|
Mar 10, 2023 |
|
Gendered Violence in Central Asia
|
Feb 24, 2023 |
|
A Coup in Turkmenistan: The Return of Gurbanguly?
|
Feb 09, 2023 |
|
27 - How the Recent Influx of Russian Migrants is Impacting Central Asia.
|
Dec 07, 2022 |
|
26 - The Kazakh Presidential Election: A New Kazakhstan?
|
Nov 23, 2022 |
|
25 - Is the CSTO Facing Collapse?
|
Oct 13, 2022 |
|
24 - The Fallout from the Conflict in Batken
|
Sep 29, 2022 |
|
23 - US Led Military Drills Unfolding in Central Asia
|
Sep 01, 2022 |
|
22 - Smuggling Tunnels In Central Asia
|
Aug 18, 2022 |
|
21 - Why is Kazakhstan Nearly Doubling its Military Budget?
|
Aug 04, 2022 |
|
Episode 20 - Indian Influence in Central Asia
|
Jul 14, 2022 |
|
Episode 19 - Why is Putin in Central Asia?
|
Jun 30, 2022 |
|
Episode 18 - The Impact of a Trans-Caspian Pipeline
|
Jun 16, 2022 |
|
Episode 17 - Press Freedom in Central Asia
|
Jun 01, 2022 |
|
Episode 16 - Central Asian Fighters in Ukraine
|
May 14, 2022 |
|
Episode 15 - Krygyzstan and Tajikistan's Border Skirmish
|
Apr 21, 2022 |
|
Episode 14 - Russian Disinformation in Central Asia
|
Apr 07, 2022 |
|
Episode 13 - Reforms in the Uzbek Cotton Industry
|
Mar 24, 2022 |
|
Episode 12 - How the Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Central Asia?
|
Mar 10, 2022 |
|
Episode 11 - Snap Elections in Turkmenistan
|
Feb 23, 2022 |
|
Episode 10 - The Future of Sino-Tajik Relations
|
Feb 02, 2022 |
|
Episode 9 - The Fallout from the Kazakh Protests: A New Kazakhstan?
|
Jan 19, 2022 |
|
Episode 8 - The Collapsing Central Asian Energy Grid and Protests in Kazakhstan
|
Jan 05, 2022 |
|
Episode 7 - 30 Years of Kazakh Independence
|
Dec 22, 2021 |
|
Episode 6 - Russia's Strategic Goals in Central Asia
|
Dec 08, 2021 |
|
Episode 5 - The Kyrgyz Parliamentary Elections
|
Nov 23, 2021 |
|
Episode 4 - China's Repression of the Uyghur's
|
Nov 10, 2021 |
|
Episode 3 - The Impact of the Uzbek Presidential Election
|
Oct 26, 2021 |
|
Episode 2 - Nationalising the Kumtor Gold Mine
|
Oct 12, 2021 |
|
Episode 1 - 30 Years of Turkmen Independence
|
Sep 23, 2021 |