Researcher Directory

Abdulaziz Pulatjonov

Masters in Applied Economics

Westminster International University in Tashkent

Abhi Goyal

Senior Program Associate, International Republican Institute

Abigail Scripka

Graduate Student, University of Glasgow, Tartu University, KIMEP University (IMCEERES Program)

University of Glasgow, Tartu University, KIMEP University (IMCEERES Program)

Ablet Kamalov

Professor of History, Turan University, Almaty

Turan University, Almaty

Adam Hug

Director, Foreign Policy Centre

Foreign Policy Centre

Adrian Zenz

Senior Fellow in China Studies, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

Ahmet Furkan Ozyakar

PhD Candidate in Politics, University of Exeter

University of Exeter

Aijan Sharshenova

Associate Research Fellow, OSCE Academy

Ajar Chekirova

Assistant Professor, Lake Forest College

Lake Forest College

Ajay Patnaik

Professor, Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, JNU, New Delhi

Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, JNU, New Delhi

Akbota Karibayeva

PhD student, George Washington University

George Washington University

Aksana Ismailbekova

Researcher, Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient

Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient

Alan DeYoung

Emeritus Professor, University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky

Alan Outram

Professor of Archaeological Science, University of Exeter

University of Exeter

Albert Harry Shaheen

Student

The George Washington University

Albina Muratbekova

Research Fellow, Eurasian Research Institute

Eurasian Research Institute

Alexander Kupatadze

Lecturer, King's College London

King's College London

Alexander Maier

PhD Student, Columbia University

Columbia University

Alisher Abdreshev

Research Fellow, Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies

Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies

Alisher Faizullaev

Independent Researcher

Independent Researcher

Alisher Ilkhamov

Research Associate, School of Oriental and African Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies

Alisher Sadykov

Researcher and Lecturer , Almaty Management University

Almaty Management University

Aliya Kuzhabekova

Assistant Professor

University of Calgary, Canada

Aliya Mussabekova

seniour research fellow

Kazakhstan Institute of Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Alun Thomas

Lecturer in Modern History, Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

Aman Ashaher

Political Analyst, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Doha

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Doha

Ammar Younas

ANSO Scholar, School of Humanities. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

School of Humanities. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

Ana-Maria Anghelescu

PhD Candidate & Associate Research Fellow, National University of Political Science and Public Administration Bucharest / OSCE Academy in Bishkek

National University of Political Science and Public Administration Bucharest, Romania / OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Anahita Shahrokhi

Archaeologist, Institute of Archaeology, University of Warsaw

Institute of Archaeology, University of Warsaw

Anastassiya Perevezentseva

PhD Candidate, School of International Service, American University

School of International Service, American University

Anastassiya Reshetnyak

Researcher, PaperLab

PaperLab

Andre Liebich

Honorary Professor of International History & Politics, Graduate Institute, Geneva

Graduate Institute, Geneva

Andrew Coogans

PhD Candidate, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Anna Gussarova

Director, Central Asia Institute for Strategic Studies

Central Asia Institute for Strategic Studies

Anna Jordanova

PhD Student, Charles University

Charles University

Annette Bohr

Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House)

Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London

António Mendonça

Researcher, IGOT - University of Lisbon

Artemy Kalinovsky

Professor, Temple University

Temple University

Aruuke Uran Kyzy

Researcher / Journalist / Graduate Student, TRT World Research Centre

TRT World Research Centre & Higher School of Economics (Comparative Eurasian Politics Program)

Aruzhan Meirkhanova

Master's Student, Davis Center, Harvard University

Davis Center, Harvard University

Arzuu Sheranova

PhD Candidate, Corvinus University of Budapest

Corvinus University of Budapest

Assel Tutumlu

Assistant Professor, Near East University

Near East University

Asylai Akisheva

PhD researcher, Koç University Law School

Koç University Law School

Aydogdy Kurbanov

Research Fellow, Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin

Ayjaz Wani

Fellow, Observer Research Foundation

Observer Research Foundation

Azamat Sakiev

Assistant Professor, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bahar Özdemir

Research Assistant, PhD candidate, Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University

Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University

Bakh Safarov

Founder, Central Asia Consulting

Central Asia Consulting

Bakhrom Radjabov

Adjunct Professor, Webster University (Tashkent Campus)

Webster University (Tashkent Campus)

Bakhtiyor Abdulhamidov

PhD Candidate, SOAS

Baktygul Satyvaldieva

Associate Professor, Kyrgyz National University

Kyrgyz National University

Balihar Sanghera

Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Kent

University of Kent

Barakatullo Ashurov

Lecturer , Harvard

Harvard

Bashar Malkawi

Global Professor of Practice in Law, University of Arizona

University of Arizona

Bauyrzhan Yedgenov

Senior Research Associate / Post-doc, Georgia State University (USA)

Georgia State University (USA)

Begench Yazov

PhD Researcher, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich))

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich))

Bekzod Zakirov

Director, Center for Policy Research and Outreach

Westminster International University in Tashkent

Ben Hales

Graduate Student, University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Benjamin Gatling

Associate Professor, George Mason University

George Mason University

Berikbol Dukeyev

PhD Candidate in Political Science and International Relations, Center for Arab & Islamic Studies (the Middle East and Central Asia) Australian National University

Center for Arab & Islamic Studies (the Middle East and Central Asia) Australian National University

Beril Ocaklı

Research Fellow, IRI THESys - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany

Binazir Yusupova

School Tutor, University of Sussex

University of Sussex

Bo Petersson

Professor (Full), Malmo University

Malmo University

Boram Shin

HK Research Professor, Asia-Pacific Research Center, Hanyang University

Asia-Pacific Research Center, Hanyang University

Botakoz Kassymbekova

Research Fellow, Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University

Bradley Jardine

Global Fellow, Wilson Center

Wilson Center

Brendon J. Cannon

Associate Professor

Khalifa University

Brent Hierman

Associate Professor, Virginia Military Institute

Virginia Military Institute

Brianne Todd

Assistant Professor of Central Asian Studies, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, U.S. Department of Defense

U.S. Department of Defense

Caress Schenk

Associate Professor of Political Science, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Caroline Murray

Former Fulbright ETA Uzbekistan, US Fulbright Program

US Fulbright Program

Casey Michel

Journalist, Independent

Independent

Catherine Owen

Lecturer in International Relations, University of Exeter, UK

University of Exeter, UK

Charles Sullivan

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Chiara Pierobon

Researcher and Consultant, Bielefeld University (Germany) and OSCE Academy (Kyrgyzstan)

Bielefeld University (Germany) and OSCE Academy (Kyrgyzstan)

Cholpon Orozobekova

Director, The Bulan Institute for Peace Innovations

The Bulan Institute for Peace Innovations

Christopher Schwartz

Doctoral Researcher / Correspondent, KU Leuven / openDemocracy.net

KU Leuven / openDemocracy.net

Colin Johnson

Assistant Professor

Idaho State University

Colleen Wood

PhD Candidate, Columbia University

Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek

Research Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis

Center for European Policy Analysis

Cynthia Werner

Professor of Anthropology, Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

Damon Lynch

PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Dana Rice

PhD Research Scholar, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (Middle East and Central Asia) at the Australian National University

Daniel Beben

Assistant Professor of History and Religious Studies, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Daniel Markey

Senior Research Prof. in International Relations, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Daniyar Kosnazarov

Director, Digital Central Asian Think Tank

Digital Central Asian Think Tank

Darren Byler

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Colorado & Wilson Center

University of Colorado & Wilson Center

David Abramson

Senior Analyst, U.S. Department of State

David Lewis

Associate Professor of International Relations, University of Exeter

University of Exeter

David Noack

PhD candidate, University of Mannheim

University of Mannheim

Davide Cancarini

Independent Researcher, Freelance

Freelance

Davlatbegim Mamadshoeva

MA Sociology, Bielefeld University

Didar Kassymova

Assistant Professor, KIMEP University

KIMEP University

Dildora Khodjaeva

Independent Researcher, South and Central Asian Studies

Independent Researcher

Dilfuza Kurolova

Human Rights Lawyer, Independent Researcher

Independent Researcher

Dilmurad Yusupov

PhD Researcher, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex

Dilnoza Duturaeva

Researcher, École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) / Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan

École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) / Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan

Dilnoza Khasilova

Academic Advisor, Central Asian Student Association, Founder and President of the Access the World with World Languages and Cultures

University of Wyoming

Dilraba Anayatova

Lecturer, Suleyman Demirel University

Suleyman Demirel University

Dilrabo Jonbekova

Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Dina Sharipova

Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University, Graduate School of Public Policy

Dinara Alimkhanova

PhD candidate

Nazarbayev University

Dmitry Shlapentokh

Associate Professor, Indiana University South Bend

Indiana University South Bend

Domenico Valenza

PhD Fellow, Ghent University and United Nations University

Donnacha Ó Beacháin

Associate Professor of Politics, Dublin City University

Dublin City University

Douglas Blum

Professor, Providence College

Providence College

Douglas Northrop

Professor of Modern Central Asian Studies, University of MIchigan

University of MIchigan

Duncan Enright

Managing Director, Evidence-based Networks

Evidence-based Networks

Edward Lemon

Research Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University

Daniel Morgan Graduate School

Edward Schatz

Professor, University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Elena Paskaleva

University Lecturer Critical Heritage Studies, Leiden University

Elena Smolarz

Research Associate and University Lecturer, Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies

Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies

Elmira Taukebayeva

Acting Associate Professor, M. Auezov South-Kazakhstan State University

M. Auezov South-Kazakhstan State University

Elzbieta Pron

Assistant Professor, University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland)

University of Silesia in Katowice (Poland)

Emily Laskin

PhD candidate, Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley

Emma Sabzalieva

Policy Analyst/Research Associate, UNESCO/York University

UNESCO/York University

Eric McGlinchey

Associate Professor of Government, George Mason University

Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University

Erica Marat

Associate Professor, National Defense University

National Defense University

Esther Somfalvy

Research fellow, Research Centre for Eastern European Studies at the University of Bremen (Forschungsstelle Osteuropa)

Eugene Huskey

Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Stetson University

Stetson University

Eva Seiwert

PhD Candidate, Graduate School of East Asian Studies, Freie Universität Berlin

Graduate School of East Asian Studies, Freie Universität Berlin

Eyup Saritas

Prof. Dr., Istanbul University

Istanbul University

Fabienne Bossuyt

Assistant Professor, Ghent University

Ghent University

Farrukh Irnazarov

Co-Founder and Country Director, RANSIF Group and Central Asian Development Institute

RANSIF Group and Central Asian Development Institute

Filippo Costa Buranelli

Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Internationa Relations, University of St Andrews, UK

University of St Andrews, UK

Filippo Menga

Associate Professor in Human Geography, University of Reading

University of Reading

Fiona Katherine Smith

Research Fellow, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Institute of Asian and African Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Florian Coppenrath

Associate Research Fellow, Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient

Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient

Francisco Olmos

Research Fellow, Foreign Policy Centre

Foreign Policy Centre

Franco Galdini

Researcher, The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

Frank Maracchione

PhD Candidate, University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

Franziska Buhre

independent, Performance Studies, Journalism

Fuad Shahbazov

Senior Research Analyst, Independent Researcher

Independent Researcher

Galym Zhussipbek

Assoc.Prof., Süleyman Demirel University

Süleyman Demirel University

Gavin Helf

Senior Expert, Central Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

U.S. Institute of Peace

Gaziza Shakhanova

PhD student, Jan Masaryk Center for International Studies, University of Economics in Prague

Jan Masaryk Center for International Studies, University of Economics in Prague

Genevieve Donnellon-May

Research associate

Asia Society Policy Institute; The Red Line podcast; Oxford Global Society

Giorgia Troiani

PhD candidate

University of California, Santa Barbara

Grace Zhou

PhD Candidate, Stanford University

Grady Vaughan

MA Candidate, Harriman Institute, Columbia University

Harriman Institute, Columbia University

Gregory Gleason

Professor Emeritus, University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico

Gulnaz Isabekova

Researcher, The Research Centre for East European Studies (Forschungsstelle Osteuropa – FSO) at the University of Bremen

The Research Centre for East European Studies (Forschungsstelle Osteuropa – FSO) at the University of Bremen

Gulnoza Kuldosheva

Adjunct Professor, Webster University Tashkent

Webster University Tashkent

Gulshat Rozyyeva

PhD Candidate

Australian National Univeristy

Gulzar Karybekova

Researcher & Expert, National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic

National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic

Gulzat Botoeva

Senior Lecturer, University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton

Hafiz Boboyorov

Independent Researcher

Halil Burak Sakal

Chairman of the Political Science and International Relations Dept., Cappadocia University

Cappadocia University

Hamed Kazemzadeh

Research Director, Academic Club for Peace-Conflict Studies

Academic Club for Peace-Conflict Studies

Hamidreza Azizi

Visiting Fellow, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)

German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)

Hanna Matt

PhD Candidate

University of Manchester

Helge Blakkisrud

Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

Hélène Thibault

Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Ian Lynch

Independent Analyst

Igor Logvinenko

Associate Professor of Diplomacy and World Affairs, Occidental College

Occidental College

Ikboljon Qoraboyev

Associate Professor/Associate Research Fellow, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University/UNU-CRIS

M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University/UNU-CRIS

Ilgor Rahmatov

Historian-Researcher

Indra Overland

Research Professor and Head of Center for Energy Research, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

Ivan Ulises Kentros Klyszcz

PhD Candidate, University of Tartu

University of Tartu

Jacob Dwyer

Senior Program Officer, National Democratic Institute

National Democratic Institute

Jahan Taganova

Program Officer, Panorama Global

Oregon State University, IHE-Delft, UN Mandated University for Peace

Jakob Lempp

Professor, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany

James Pickett

Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Jamiel Ahmad

Lecturer, University of Kashmir

University of Kashmir

Jamilya Nurkanova

Founder, Director, The Center for Gender Security in Central Asia

The Center for Gender Security in Central Asia

Jasmin Dall'Agnola

PhD Candidate and Associate Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University

Javokhir Badalov

Graduate Student, HSE University

HSE University

Jazira Beishenbekova

PhD

Researcher

Jean-François Caron

Associate Professor, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Jeanne Féaux de la Croix

Junior Research Group Leader, Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen, Germany

Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen

Jeffrey Bilik

PhD Candidate

University of Michigan

Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili

Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Jenniver Sehring

Senior Lecturer in Water Governance and Diplomacy, IHE DElft

IHE DElft

Jesse Driscoll

Associate Professor, School of Global Policy and Strategy (UCSD)

School of Global Policy and Strategy (UCSD)

Jessica Neafie

Assistant Professor

Nazarbayev University

Jo (Joanne) Smith Finley

Reader in Chinese Studies, Newcastle University

Newcastle University

Joanna Lillis

Kazakhstan-based journalist covering Central Asian affairs, Freelance

Johan Engvall

Researcher, Swedish Defence Research Agency; Central Asia-Caucasus Institute - Silk Road Studies Program, Institute for Security and Development Policy

Swedish Defence Research Agency; Central Asia-Caucasus Institute - Silk Road Studies Program, Institute for Security and Development Policy

John F Murphy

Newspaper Columnist; Retired University Professor, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX

The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX

John Heathershaw

Professor of International Relations, University of Exeter

John Irgengioro

PhD Fellow, Ghent University

Ghent University

John Sweeney

Director, Central Asian Futures & Foresight Association

Central Asian Futures & Foresight Association

Joldon Kutmanaliev

Postdoc Researcher, University of Tübingen

University of Tübingen

Judy Twigg

Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Julian Waller

Ph.D Candidate, George Washington University

George Washington University

Juliette Cleuziou

Assistant Professor, University Lumière - Lyon 2 (France)

University Lumière - Lyon 2 (France)

Kamila Auyezova

Independent Researcher, Central European University

Central European University

Kara Fleming

Assistant Professor

KIMEP University

Karasik, Theodore

Senior Advisor, Gulf State Analytics

Karolina Kluczewska

Visiting Research Fellow, Justus Liebig University of Giessen

Justus Liebig University of Giessen

Kasiet Ysmanova

Researcher and Communications Manager, Central Asia Barometer

Central Asia Barometer

Kate Lapham

Education Program, Open Society Foundations

Open Society Foundations

Kate Shields

PhD Candidate, University of Oregon

University of Oregon

Katherine Crofts-Gibbons

PhD Candidate, King's College London

King's College London

Katherine Kjellström Elgin

DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellow, Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Kemel Toktomushev

Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Asia

University of Central Asia

Khamza Sharifzoda

Consultant, World Bank

World Bank

Kodir Kuliev

Anti-Corruption Expert, Freelance Researcher and Adjunct Professor of International Studies & Philosophy, Webster University in Tashkent

Webster University in Tashkent

Kramer Gillin

Independent Consultant & PhD Candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Kristoffer Rees

Assistant Professor of Political Science, Indiana University East

Indiana University East

Laura Adams

Senior Director for Strategy, Design and Learning, Freedom House

Freedom House

Laura Kennedy

Board of Directors, Foreign Policy 4 America

Lawrence Markowitz

Professor of Political Science, Rowan University

Rowan University

Lolisanam Ulugova

Art Manager/Playwright/Essayist, Freelance

Freelance

Luca Anceschi

Senior Lecturer in Central Asian Studies, University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

Lucy Palmer

Senior Lecturer, University of Central Asia

University of Central Asia, Media and Communications

Luke Mackle

Policy Analyst, OECD

M. Nazif Mohib Shahrani

Professor of Anthropology, Central Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington

Central Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Indiana University, Bloomington

Maigul Nugmanova

Director, Gender Economics Research Center

Gender Economics Research Center

Marhabo Yodalieva

Water Programme Coordinator, Kazakh-German University in Almaty

Kazakh-German University in Almaty

Maria Louw

Associate Professor, Aarhus University

Department of Anthropology, Aarhus University

Marie Mannes

MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies, University of St. Andrews

Marintha Miles

Adjunct Faculty and PhD Candidate, George Washington University, George Mason University

Mariya Omelicheva

Professor of Strategy, National War College

National War College

Markus Hauser

Founder and Owner, The Pamir Archive

The Pamir Archive

Martha Merrill

Associate Professor, Kent State University

Kent State University

Mathieu Lemoine

Senior Project Officer and Acting Head of Mission, OSCE in Uzbekistan

OSCE in Uzbekistan

Matthew Parkes

Program Specialist, Afghanistan & Central Asia, United States Institute of Peace

United States Institute of Peace

Maurizio Totaro

PhD Fellow, University of Ghent, Belgium

University of Ghent, Belgium

Maximilian Hess

Head of Political Risk / Central Asia Fellow, AKE International / Foreign Policy Research Institute

AKE International / Foreign Policy Research Institute

Maximilian Krebs

Doctoral Researcher

University of Greifswald

Maya Peterson

Associate Professor of History, University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz

Medet Tiulegenov

Assistant Professor, American University of Central Asia

American University of Central Asia

Mehmet Volkan Kaşıkçı

George F. Kennan Fellow, Wilson Center

Wilson Center

Michael Coffey

Analyst, Government

Michele E. Commercio

Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Vermont

University of Vermont

Michelle O'Brien

Postdoctoral Researcher, New York University Abu Dhabi

New York University Abu Dhabi

Miras Zhiyenbayev

Fellow, Eurasian program at Centre for Comprehensive European and International Studies

HSE University

Mirjakhon Turdiev

Coordinator, Central Asia and Caucasus Research Group, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University

Mirzokhid Mirshadiev

Researcher, Wageningen University and Research

Wageningen University and Research

Mohammad Reyaz

Assistant Professor, Aliah University

Mollie Arbuthnot

Independent researcher

Mollie Saltskog

Senior Intelligence Analyst, The Soufan Group

Muhammad Rafiq

Country Manager, JSC Subsidiary Bank NBP Kazakhstan

JSC Subsidiary Bank NBP Kazakhstan

Mukaddam Akhmedova

PhD Candidate, University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba

Murodbek Laldjebaev

Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Central Asia

University of Central Asia

Mustafa Tuna

Associate Professor, Duke University

Duke University

Müzeyyen Bıyık

Researcher, GlobalWonks, Bosphorus Center for Asian Studies

Naoki Nihei

Regional Advisor for Central Asia, Japan International Cooperation Agency

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Nargiza Alymkulova

Associate Professor, Expert, Ala-Too International University, PF "Research Center Development"

Ala-Too International University, PF "Research Center Development"

Nargiza Umarova

Senior Research Fellow

Institute for Advanced International Studies (IAIS), University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED)

Natalia Leskina

PhD Candidate, Ural Federal University

Ural Federal University

Natalia Zotova

Research Coordinator, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Natasha Kuhrt

Lecturer, Dept of War Studies, King's College London, UK

Dept of War Studies, King's College London, UK

Natsuko Oka

Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization

Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization

Nazgul Mingisheva

PhD Student, Eurasian National University

Eurasian National University

Negar Elodie Behzadi

Lecturer in Human Geography, University of Bristol, UK

University of Bristol, UK

Neil McCallum

Project Manager, The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow

Niccolò Pianciola

Associate Professor of History, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Lingnan University, Hong Kong

Nicholas Walmsley

Associate Professor, American University of Central Asia

American University of Central Asia

Nick Megoran

Professor of Political Geography, Newcastle University

Newcastle University

Nicola Contessi

Research Associate, York Centre for Asian Research

York Centre for Asian Research

Nicole Grajewski

PhD Candidate, University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Niginakhon Uralova

Adjunct professor at Webster University in Tashkent

Webster University in Tashkent and University of Glasgow

Nigora Djalilova

Research Associate, University of Tsukuba

Nikita Makarenko

Journalist, Independent

Independent

Niva Yau

Researcher, OSCE Academy

OSCE Academy

Noah Tucker

Senior Fellow (nonresident)/Research Associate, Atlantic Council/GWU Central Asia Program

Atlantic Council/GWU Central Asia Program

Nodira Kholmatova

PhD Researcher, Social and Political Sciences department, European University Institute in Florence, Italy

Social and Political Sciences department, European University Institute in Florence, Italy

Noor Borbieva

Professor of Anthropology, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Nurseit Niyazbekov

Assistant Professor, KIMEP University

KIMEP University

Olga Shiyan

Executive Director, Public Fund Transparency Kazakhstan, Institute of Ethnology

Public Fund Transparency Kazakhstan, Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology RAS

Omid Rahimi

Researcher, Institute for Central Asia and Afghanistan Studies

Institute for Central Asia and Afghanistan Studies

Oybek Abdimuminov

Junior Fellow Researcher, Institute of History of Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan

Institute of History of Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan

Oyuna Baldakova

PhD Candidate, Graduate School of East Asian Studies, Freie Universität Berlin

Paradorn Rangsimaporn

Minister-Counsellor and Independent Researcher, Royal Thai Embassy, Nur-Sultan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand

Pengshan Pan

PhD Candidate, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs

Peter Finke

Professor, University of Zurich

Philipp Lottholz

Post-Doctoral Fellow, SFB/Transregio “Dynamics of Security”

Philipp Schroeder

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Nazarbayev University

Poonam Mann

Associate Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies

Radityo Dharmaputra

PhD Researcher, Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia; Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia; Department of International Relations, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia; Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia; Department of International Relations, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

Raffaello Pantucci

Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

Rahat Sabyrbekov

Researcher, OSCE Academy

Rahimjon Abdugafurov

Postdoctoral Fellow, Deputy Director, the Program of Law and Islam, Emory Law School

the Program of Law and Islam, Emory Law School

Rano Turaeva

Habilitating Researcher, Ludwig Maximillian University

Ludwig Maximillian University

Rashid Gabdulhakov

PhD Candidate, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rashmi Doraiswamy

Professor, MMAJ Academy of International Studies

MMAJ Academy of International Studies

Raushan Zhandayeva

PhD student, Political Science , George Washington University

Richard Weitz

Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute

Hudson Institute

Rico Isaacs

Associate Professor of Politics, University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln

Riyang Phang

Assistant Professor, American University of Central Asia

American University of Central Asia

Roberto Carmack

Independent historian

US Government

Roger Kangas

Academic Dean, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, US Department of Defense

Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, US Department of Defense

Roman Pomeshchikov

PhD Candidate, University of Washington (UW-Seattle)

Roman Vakulchuk

Senior Researcher

Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

Ronald (Ron) Wiley

Associate Professor, Kazakh-American Free University

Kazakh-American Free University

Russell Zanca

Professor of Anthropology, Northeastern Illinois University

Samat Uralbayev

PhD Student, Wuhan University, China

Wuhan University, China

Samuel Ramani

DPhil Candidate, University of Oxford

University of Oxford

Sara Hassani

Ph.D. Candidate in Politics & ACLS/Mellon Fellow, New School for Social Research

New School for Social Research

Sarah Calderone

Political Risk Analyst/Law Student, Horizon Client Access/Rutgers Law School

Horizon Client Access/Rutgers Law School

Scott Radnitz

Associate Professor, University of Washington

University of Washington

Sebastian Mayer

DAAD Associate Professor of International Relations, Kazakh-German University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Kazakh-German University, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Sebastien Peyrouse

Research Professor, Central Asia Program, IERES, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University

Central Asia Program, IERES, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University

Shakhrbanu Bagheri

MSc Development Studies (Central Asian Pathway), SOAS, University of London

SOAS, University of London

Sharad Soni

Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Sher Khashimov

Independent Researcher

Sherzod Eraliev

Postdoctoral Researcher, Aleksanteri Institute

Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki

Shoirakhon Nurdinova

Senior Lecturer, Namangan State University

Shokhruz Sharipov

Researcher, History Institute of Uzbek Science Academy

History Institute of Uzbek Science Academy

Shuaib Bahman

Director of Research and Senior Research Fellow in Russian and Eurasian Studies and International Energy Policy, Institute for Strategic Studies

Director of Research and Senior Research Fellow in Russian and Eurasian Studies and International Energy Policy

Slavomir Horak

Associate Professor, Charles University

Charles University

Sophie Ibbotson

Consultant, World Bank

Sophie Roche

Head of Asylum Research Unit, Lecturer

University of Heidelberg

Suzanne Levi-Sancgez

Assistant Professor, US Naval War College

US Naval War College

Svetlana Dzardanova

Associate

Central Asia Institute for Strategic Studies

Sveto Muhammad Ishoq

Founder, Chadari Project

Tahmina Inoyatova

PhD Candidate, Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University

Takhsinabonu Muftokhiddinova

assistant

Tashkent State University of Economics

Tanzilya Salimdjanova-Oren

PhD Candidate, Fordham University

Fordham University

Tara McCrimmon

DrPH Student

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; Columbia University School of Social Work; Global Health Research Center of Central Asia (GHRCCA)

Temirlan Yerbossynov

Founder and CEO, Central Asian and Kazakhstani Society Development NPO

Central Asian and Kazakhstani Society Development Non-Profit Organization

Temur Davronov

Central Asia Digital Analyst, Carleton University, SecDev Group

Carleton University, SecDev Group

Temur Umarov

Consultant, Carnegie Moscow Center

Carnegie Moscow Center

Till Mostowlansky

Research Fellow, The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

The Graduate Institute Geneva (IHEID)

Timothy Nunan

Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Free University of Berlin

Free University of Berlin

Tohir Safarov

Journalist, Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

Ulan Bigozhin

Assistant Professor, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Ulan Nukan

Independent Researcher, KIMEP University

KIMEP University

Umedjon Majidi

Graduate Student, University of Sussex

University of Sussex

Uran Botobekov

Expert on Radical Islam & Member, Advisory Board of the Modern Diplomacy

Advisory Board of the Modern Diplomacy

Valijon Turakulov

PhD in International Trade, Inha University

Inha University

Vepa Rejepov

PhD Candidate, University of Texas at Dallas

Vera Axyonova

Marie Curie REWIRE Fellow, University of Vienna

University of Vienna

Victoria Clement

Eurasia Regional Analyst, Marine Corps University

Marine Corps University

Victoria Hudson

British Academy Post-Doctoral Fellow, King's College London

King's College London

Victoriya Babakhodjaeva

Consultant, MSc.

Vincent Artman

Instructor of Peace & Conflict Studies, Wayne State University

Wayne State University

Wesley Hill

Lead Analyst and International Program Manager

Energy, Growth, and Security Program - International Tax and Investment Center

William O'Roark

Country Director - Uzbekistan, American Councils for International Education

American Councils for International Education

William Seitz

Senior Economist, The World Bank

The World Bank

Xeniya Mironova

Independent Researcher, Central Asian Analytical Network

Central Asian Analytical Network

Yan Matusevich

PhD Candidate, The Graduate Center, City University of New York

The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Yana Zabanova

PhD Researcher / Visiting Fellow, University of Groningen and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (Berlin)

University of Groningen and Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (Berlin)

Yenlik Dairova

Researcher

Nazarbayev University

Yulia Poskakukhina

Independent Researcher

Independent Researcher

Yéléna Mac-Glandières

PhD Candidate

Institut Français de Géopolitique, Université Paris 8

Zabikhulla Saipov

Docent, Independent Research Analyst

Zachary Witlin

Senior Analyst, Eurasia Group

Eurasia Group

Zaur Gasimov

Senior Research Fellow, University of Bonn

University of Bonn

Zeev Levin

Head of Research Center, Yad Ben Zvi Institute

Yad Ben Zvi Institute, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Zhanar Sekerbayeva

PhD Researcher, University of Tsukuba

University of Tsukuba

Zhanibek Arynov

Postdoctoral Scholar, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Zhanibek Arynov

Postdoctoral Scholar, Nazarbayev University

Nazarbayev University

Zilola Khalilova

Researcher, The al-Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan

The al-Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan

Zohra Saed

Assistant Professor, Bard Early College Queens

Bard Early College Queens

Zukhra Kasimova

Ph.D. Candidate, Visiting Researcher, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and New York University (NYU)

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and New York University (NYU)

Zulfiya Tursunova

Associate Professor, Guilford College

Guilford College