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The Spreading Impact of Restrictive ‘Foreign Agent’ Laws and How to Stop Them
Such measures not only gut civil society as incubators of citizen involvement and connection with government, they spill beyond borders.

Openings for Biden in the Inaugural US-Central Asia Summit at UNGA
Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.

As Secretary Blinken Arrives, Political Prisoners Wait for the `New Kazakhstan’
A political opponent whose husband is jailed says the US enables President Tokayev's repression and buys his empty promises of reform.

Global Rule of Law Index: Easing Health Crisis Unmasks Persistent Governance Crisis
"As concerning as the global rule of law trends are, the data from these [post-Soviet] states remind us that there is nothing inevitable about rising authoritarianism."

Overlooking Injustice: A Troubling Formalistic Turn at the UN Human Rights Committee
The Committee has recently dismissed complaints for technical reasons and enforced time limits more strictly - calling into question its role as a last avenue for justice.

Faltering Investigations into Deaths and Torture in Kazakhstan Leave Accountability in Doubt
A recent visit shows government inaction on justice after violent crackdown on January protests over energy prices.

How the U.S. Can Stop Empowering Eurasia’s Authoritarians
"The United States has a valuable opportunity to help the people of Eurasia emerge from the shadow of the Soviet Union’s legacy. It cannot do that if it shuts its eyes to the…

U.S. Under Secretary of State Nuland on Accelerating Aid to Ukraine and Sanctions Against Russia
Military and humanitarian aid, sanctions, the broader region, and a domino effect on the Iran deal and Venezuela. Senate hearing highlights.

As Putin Aims to Re-Divide Europe, Lessons from the Past Can Guide a Response
The US, with Europe, should push back against Russia's aggression while looking for ways to address legitimate grievances.

CVE’s Relevance and Challenges: Central Asia as Surprising Snapshot
With its traditional over-emphasis on security-heavy responses to threats, experts didn't expect the region to be so receptive to "whole-of-society" approaches to counter violent…

Rehabilitating the Islamic State’s Women and Children Returnees in Kazakhstan
Many countries are looking at what kind of model Kazakhstan builds with its efforts to reintegrate ISIS returnees, and whether it will be effective. The countries that get this…
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