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.
Tuesday, March 19, 2012
CACI FORUM
"Central Asia-Caucasus Institute"
Advancing Freedom of Expression in Turkey
Thursday, March 14, 2013
CACI FORUM
"Central Asia-Caucasus Institute"
Iran and the Caucasus
Iran's expanding activities with respect to the three independent states of the Caucasus have scarcely been noticed, but warrant close attention. To what extent are these normal and simply a revival of the commercial and cultural relationships dating back centuries before the Russian Empire expanded into the region? To what extent are they, rather, the product of destabilizing ideological or geopolitical aspirations in Tehran today? And, if the latter, what are their broader implications to the region and to the world order and how should the U.S. respond?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Silk Road Forum with Mr. Alex Petriashvili
State Minister Of Georgia for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration
After the 2012 October Parliamentary elections in Georgia there has been a renewed interest towards the developments in the country, priorities and goals of the new Government. In 2012 Georgia passed a litmus test by holding successful parliamentary elections that marked the first peaceful transition of power in the history of the country - another significant step towards achieving the fundamental goal of joining the European family of shared values and principles. From the very first day, the new Georgian government made it clear that Georgia’s western path was irreversible and foreign policy priorities would remain unchanged. Hereby, Georgia’s interest to normalize relations with Russia and its firm quest for European integration and Euro-Atlantic membership is not a choice of “either-or”.