Uzbekistan

After Russia consolidates control over the countries vital to its national security, it will turn to another set of countries where it would like to have greater influence. (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]

Russia wants to consolidate its control over key Eurasian states -- but how far is it willing and able to go? (With STRATFOR map and interactive graphic) [more]

The secretary-general of the Collective Security Treaty Organization has suggested that Russia's nuclear umbrella has been extended to the alliance. [more]

The push for peace in Afghanistan entails long-term strategic risks for Uzbekistan, which faces pressures from Russia, the United States and Islamist insurgents by turn. [more]

Uzbekistan appears to be feeling increasing strain from the war in Afghanistan. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

The geopolitical complexities involved in reaching a settlement on Afghanistan include engaging the Afghan jihadist movement as legitimate political stakeholders. [more]

Russian officials have traveled to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan on a mission to keep Uzbekistan in line with Moscow. [more]

The geography and allocation of resources in Central Asia has led to frequent and intensifying disputes among the region's five countries. [more]

Tahir Yuldashev's death is a blow to jihadist outfits in Central and South Asia. [more]

Uzbekistan could be considering allowing U.S. forces to return to the air base at Karshi-Khanabad. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

The following is an internal STRATFOR document produced to provide high-level guidance to our analysts. This document is not a forecast, but rather a series of guidelines for understanding and evaluating events, as well as suggestions on areas for focus. [more]

Russia is maneuvering to further consolidate its control over Central Asia, and the United States is only one of its concerns. [more]

Beijing has promised $10 billion in credit for Central Asian countries. [more]

Despite the typical disagreements, the CSTO is concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. [more]

A crackdown in Uzbekistan's restive province of Andijan presents both Tashkent and Moscow with strategic opportunities. (With STRATFOR map) [more]

Tajikistan's warning that it could see domestic "political disorder" is an attempt to get attention from larger powers. [more]

With Kazakhstan temporarily focused inward, Uzbekistan has sought to seize the opportunity to return to its historical role as regional leader. (With STRATFOR maps) [more]

At a time of shifting geopolitics in the Middle East, Iran is finding its regional and international relationships on shaky ground. [more]

As Russia tries to transform the ad hoc military alliance, its intentions are becoming clear. [more]