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A Promising Green Energy Resource in Kazakhstan: Solar Power
Kazakhstan is rich in different mineral resources, oil, gas and coal being the most important ones for the economy of the country. Therefore, since independence, the government of Kazakhstan mainly focused on developing the fossil fuel industry rather than alternative energy resources. However, due to its geographic location, the country […]
Tags: Energy, Kazakhstan
January 17, 2021
Horizons of Oil Era in Light of the COVID-19 Crisis
One of the largest economic shocks that have marked 2020 was the tremendous decline of oil prices that broke the minimums of 2016 and reached the levels of 2003 [Markets.businessinsider.com, 2020]. In 2020, the estimated oil demand dropped by unprecedented 9.7% compared to 2019 [OPEC, 2020]. Strict quarantine measures, as […]
The Phenomenon of Deflation in Germany
In Germany, the negative inflation, also called deflation, was recorded for the fourth time in a year. The deflation means the decrease in price levels for goods and services. In October 2020, in Germany, the aggregate index of wholesale prices for goods and services decreased by 0.2% in comparison with […]
Tags: Politics
What the World Values Survey Results Say
There is an enormous number of studies in the world aimed at analyzing the populations of different countries, regions, and areas through various prisms, such as social, political, economic, religious, and cultural ones. This type of data grants the ability to explain the actions and nature of people and societies, […]
Tags: Culture
An Overview of Agricultural Development of Russia
Agriculture remains one of the most important sectors in Russia’s economy and the country’s authorities perceive it as one of potential economic growth drivers. The sector experienced significant decline during the 1990s, but started to recover in the 2000s. During the last decade, the country’s agriculture demonstrated steady growth. After […]
An Analysis of Economic Cooperation between Russia and Tajikistan
Economic cooperation with Russia remains important for Central Asia despite claims about its diminishing role in the region. Trade and in-vestment partnership with Russia significantly contribute to the region’s economic performance. A country-by-country analysis shows that Russia’s bilateral economic relations with Kazakhstan are historically strong. It plays an important role […]
Tags: Economy, Russia, Tajikistan
January 10, 2021
Reconciling Western Aspirations and Eastern Sympathies: The Case of Moldova and Gagauzia
On November 15, 2020, Moldova held the second round of its fourth regular presidential election, on which the incumbent President Igor Dodon ran against his main rival Maia Sandu, who represented the pro-European electorate of Moldova. The victory of Maia Sandu over President Igor Dodon, who took anti-European and pro-Russian […]
January 9, 2021
The Risks of Corruption: The Case of Central Asia
Corruption remains one of the main threats for global development as it persists in the majority of countries. It is a major challenge not only for developing states, but also for the advanced ones. Data shows that annual costs of corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion, and other illicit financial […]
Tags: Central Asia, Finance
January 7, 2021
European Union’s Engagement with Kyrgyzstan: A Brief Overview
The European Union (EU) has always been an active actor in the Central Asian region. Since the early independence years, the EU supported the region with its technical assistance (TACIS) and later with its Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). In 2007, the EU enacted its first Central Asia strategy that defined […]
Tags: European Union, International Relations, Kyrgyzstan
December 28, 2020
How to Address the Issue of Skill Gap: The Case of Pakistan
According to the International Labour Organization (2020), global young unemployment (15-24 years) rate is 13.6% globally. The number of youth that are unemployed and do not have an education or professional training, continues to in-crease. It means that the young generation requires an access to education and development of relevant […]
Tags: International Relations, Pakistan
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