Research Projects
Original datasets, analytical tools, and in-depth research on the forces shaping Central Asia.
The Armed Forces of Central Asia
Comprehensive research mapping military infrastructure and force structures across the region, complemented by interactive maps and detailed analysis.
Backlash: China's Struggle for Influence in Central Asia
Winner of the Fletcher Russia and Eurasia 2026 Book Award. A deeply researched account of how Central Asian societies are pushing back against Beijing's growing influence.
China's Belt & Road
Covering the Belt & Road Initiative's impact on Central Asia through articles, book reviews, and analytical reports.
Central Asian Capital & Markets
Tracking where capital is flowing, where risk is shifting, and where regional opportunities are taking shape — with original analysis and open data platforms on resources, trade, energy, and technology.
Fault Lines
Investigating mistrust and distrust between China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — exposing fractures within the so-called anti-Western "Axis."
Migration Patterns
Researching flows of migration from Central Asia and publishing findings in reports, articles, and interactive tools.
Tracking Protests
Tracking and categorizing protests across Central Asia through reports, datasets, and an interactive protest tracker.
Transnational Repression
Tracking China's surveillance, harassment, and extradition of Uyghurs across national borders through reports, datasets, and visualizations.