Launched in 2014, the six-day event is the only multi-sport competition devoted to the traditional sports of nomadic peoples.
Launched in 2014, the six-day event is the only multi-sport competition devoted to the traditional sports of nomadic peoples.
Mapping Global China offers a way to track projects across Central Asia, showing how local choices and outside influence intertwine.
International guidance on fighting money-laundering is being used to tighten rules for NGOs. Civil society is worried.
At the China–Central Asia summit in Astana, bold new proposals were made to deepen cooperation. But can the region move from bilateral deals to a truly regional strategy, and compete…
Teachers across the region will use the Climate Cards Deck to spark classroom conversations about melting glaciers, shrinking rivers, and shared responsibility.
Teachers across the region will use the Climate Cards Deck to spark classroom conversations about melting glaciers, shrinking rivers, and shared responsibility.
On August 19–22, CAPS Unlock’s education team took part in the 89th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), held in Astana under the auspices of the International Federation of Library…
On August 23, the National Academy of Sciences in Almaty hosted the launch of the Kazakh-language edition of Central Asia: A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present,…
The Summer School on the Rule of Law and Constitutionalism is a five-day intensive programme designed for early-career professionals in the fields of law and economics. Hosted in Astana from…
The Bourse & Bazaar Foundation, the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth, and CAPS Unlock are pleased to invite you to the panel of the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth in Almaty, where we will discuss the main trends of Gulf countries’ investment in the green economy across Central Asia and…
The Bourse & Bazaar Foundation, the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth, and CAPS Unlock are pleased to invite you to the panel of the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth in…
CAPS Unlock invites you to a public lecture, “China’s Global Reach: New Methods to Understand China’s Expanding Presence.” September 23, 202514:30-15:30 (UTC +5)Almaty, Kazakhstan Speaker: Maria Adele Carrai, assistant professor of…
CAPS Unlock invites you to a special double lecture event in Almaty, Kazakhstan. August 7, 10:00 (Almaty time) Lecture 1: Challenges and Prospects for Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the…
Webinar Series: “Digital Governance in Central Asia: By, For, and Of” Recently, the Internet Society released a deep-dive report on Kazakhstan’s connectivity challenges and why they matter for the entire…
CAPS Unlock partners with On Think Tanks to amplify Central Asian voices in the 2025 State of the Sector Report.
As part of our mission to enrich Central Asia’s intellectual landscape, CAPS Unlock is making globally significant scholarship more accessible. By introducing key works from the international social sciences sector to local audiences, we aim to broaden perspectives on civilizations, economies, and geopolitical shifts over time.
The CAPS Unlock podcast is a weekly deep dive into political, economic, and social developments shaping Central Asia.
Turn It Around! is a card deck where youth challenge the status quo with art, text, and urgent calls.
The Central Asian Think Tanks Forum is a regional platform that brings together research and analytical organizations from the region to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise, and address shared challenges. Launched in 2022, the Forum fosters long-term partnerships among non-profit think tanks, helping them grow, increase their influence, and promote democratic values in Central Asia. The […]
Regional Research Our regional research explores the flows, of goods, data, and ideas, that shape Central Asia’s future. We publish in-depth analyses of trade trends, barriers, and emerging opportunities across the region. We also examine digital connectivity, including Kazakhstan’s dependence on external internet routes and its implications for neighboring states. Beyond data, we serve as […]
CAPS Unlock partners with On Think Tanks to amplify Central Asian voices in the 2025 State of the Sector Report.
As part of our mission to enrich Central Asia’s intellectual landscape, CAPS Unlock is making globally significant scholarship more accessible. By introducing key works from the international social sciences sector to local audiences, we aim to broaden perspectives on civilizations, economies, and geopolitical shifts over time.
The CAPS Unlock podcast is a weekly deep dive into political, economic, and social developments shaping Central Asia.
Turn It Around! is a card deck where youth challenge the status quo with art, text, and urgent calls.
The Central Asian Think Tanks Forum is a regional platform that brings together research and analytical organizations from the region to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise, and address shared challenges. Launched in 2022, the Forum fosters long-term partnerships among non-profit think tanks, helping them grow, increase their influence, and promote democratic values in Central Asia. The […]
Regional Research Our regional research explores the flows, of goods, data, and ideas, that shape Central Asia’s future. We publish in-depth analyses of trade trends, barriers, and emerging opportunities across the region. We also examine digital connectivity, including Kazakhstan’s dependence on external internet routes and its implications for neighboring states. Beyond data, we serve as […]
