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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Astana so far, I’ve really missed attending lectures and all educational vibes.
very interesting to listen and obverse how my understanding shifts over time, or remain stable in some thoughts/critiques/questions :)

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European Neighbourhood Council (ENC) @enc-europe.bsky.social · May 26

How is Central Asia rising toward regional cooperation? Our latest ENC analysis by @mukhamedian.bsky.social & Dr. @aijanco.bsky.social examines recent milestones—including border agreements & regional forums like the C5+1—highlighting the potential for a new era of regionalism🔗https://bit.ly/3ZuBw6r

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · May 14

Co-written with my dear friend and colleague, this work aims to amplify local voices, explore key issues, and offer a regional perspective on the global CRM debate.

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · May 14

Read our latest piece on Critical Raw Materials and Central Asia: thediplomat.com/2025/05/risk...

It’s been a while since the CRM issue sparked such wide discussion in and beyond the region. As a researcher and analyst, it couldn’t remain untouched.

Risk and Reward in Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials Boom

As Brussels, Beijing, Moscow, and Washington scramble to secure key materials for clean energy and new tech, they have begun to size up the region’s potential.

thediplomat.com

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · May 14

Together with my dear friend and colleague, we’ve written a piece to highlight the voices, issues, and perspectives that Central Asia brings to this crucial global topic.
Here the link: thediplomat.com/2025/05/risk...

Risk and Reward in Central Asia’s Critical Raw Materials Boom

As Brussels, Beijing, Moscow, and Washington scramble to secure key materials for clean energy and new tech, they have begun to size up the region’s potential.

thediplomat.com

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Apr 6

Let’s see and hope that investing in the future will become a shared priority for all sides involved and prove beneficial for both regions. What we need are strong and prosperous regions on this continent.

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Apr 6

Despite many critiques, I believe that the “+5” formats are beneficial for CA, in strengthening regional cooperation. Indeed, significant steps in CA–EU cooperation bring both hopes and doubts.
CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.

The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · Apr 4

The Samarkand Declaration solidifies a new strategic partnership between Central Asia and the European Union, strengthening trade, green energy, and regional cooperation timesca.com/samarkand-de... #SamarkandDeclaration #CentralAsia #TradePartnership #GreenEnergy #EuropeanUnion #EU

Samarkand Declaration Paves the Way for a Stronger Central Asia–EU Partnership - The Times Of Central Asia

The inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit, held in Samarkand on April 3-4, marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the two

timesca.com

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Yair Wallach @yairwallach.bsky.social · Mar 20

Serbia. Hungary. Turkey. Israel

student-led protests in Belgrade, Serbia

Spontaneous protest against the ban of Pride grows larger in Budapest, Hungary

Mass protests in Istanbul after Turkey detains president's main election rival

Demonstration against the government, Jerusalem

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 23

It’s unimaginable how people who fought on the front lines of the Soviet war were, at the same time, exiled under various accusations to the northern part of Central Asia and the North Caucasus.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 23

23 Feb 1944, the day when the operation to deport the Chechen and Ingush people began.

In other words, it mockingly codes as “Chechevitsa”

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

I think my face looked exactly like this the whole journey.

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

Even in the 1930s, Dolinka, the adm center of Karlag had its own printing press.
A newspaper from 1935 was printed in the Latin-based Kazakh alphabet. I’m not an expert, but I believe the Arabic script can also be seen.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

For example, if the entire emphasis of the guide and the museum shifted from general expressions like “living in unity” and not losing the memories of suffering to actively uncovering more documents, stories, and corresponding exhibits, I believe this would have a greater impact on cohesion.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

I liked the museum. Compared to others, museums in Kazakhstan tell a story—sometimes even quite bold.
However, if museums were more independent in their thinking, better funded, and focused on different aspects, so much more could be created in these areas.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

Kazakhstan and Central Asia as a whole is highly underrepresented in academia. But when I started thinking deeply about my roots, I realized how little research has been done on southern Kazakhstan. So little has been written about it that, at times, I feel like it is an entirely different place…

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

I liked the museum. Compared to others, museums in Kazakhstan tell a story—sometimes even boldly.
However, if museums were more independent in their thinking, better funded, and focused on different aspects, so much more could be created in these areas.

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 20

Life is not easy in the North and Center—it feels like the streets remember everything.
And, of course, when it came to prisons, exiles, and persecution, the Kazakh steppes perfectly served to their purpose once again. Dolinka (where all roads led) became the administrative center.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 19

Karlag Museum (Karlag Gulag Camp)

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 19

it took me many years of planning to visit and finally I’m here.

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Feb 16

It was a deeply sad. I kept wondering: Did we really deserve this? Is there any hope hold onto

Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Jan 29

Almaty is worth to live, just because you can focus on your thesis sitting under warm whether in galoshi outside 🙃

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Johan Engvall @jengvall.bsky.social · Jan 26

Caucasus and Central Asia - different worlds? Not anymore. As trade routes are redrawn and diplomatic alliances diversified, the Caspian Sea is becoming a unifier rather than divider of the regions. The EU should develop a comprehensive strategy that recognizes this evolving geopolitical landscape.

The Convergence of the South Caucasus and Central Asia: an Opportunity for a New EU partnership

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www.cacianalyst.org

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Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen @dianakudaibergen.bsky.social · Jan 28

Please consider signing this open letter to support Kazakshtani political activists!

ruta-association.org/news/open-le...

Open Letter in Solidarity with Protestors in Kazakhstan: Satire is NOT a Crime - Ruta

We, the undersigned academics, stand in solidarity with the political activists, journalists, and writers in Kazakhstan in their fight for democracy, justice,

ruta-association.org

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Nazerke Mukhamediya @mukhamedian.bsky.social · Jan 20

I tried my best to awaken my political interests and watch the inauguration process, opened YouTube like five times. crazy shows is not about me. understood that books, papers and tea gossips is more better for my broken mental health. Plus the situation in your own country needs more attention…

Dr Diana T. Kudaibergen @dianakudaibergen.bsky.social · Jan 20

My friend #AssemZhapisheva is arrested and will spend 15 days in prison for using her Constitutional right to a peaceful protest.

She was arrested today in the centre of Almaty with a poster "Satire is not a crime" while rallying in support of imprisoned Temirlan Yensebek.

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Erica Marat 🇺🇦 @ericamarat.bsky.social · Jan 20

Americans can no longer make fun of a random country in Africa because they will come across as racist. So they choose "stans" because they have absolutely no idea who lives there.

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · Jan 20

Welcome to the United States of Kakistan

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