Kazakhstan has demonstrated it can move fast when it decides to. The more important question now is not how to reach the frontier of technology, but how to ensure the frontier reaches everyone.
Kazakhstan has demonstrated it can move fast when it decides to. The more important question now is not how to reach the frontier of technology, but how to ensure the…
China is widely regarded as an efficient and capable economic partner, but its appeal largely stops there.
As business opportunities expand, we must consider not only access to resources and markets, but also the consequences of the decisions being made.
Why this expensive, inefficient and fragmented corridor works for the EU and for Central Asia
Overview CAPS Unlock invites research proposals on the evolving relationship between Central Asia and China. The program supports original, policy-relevant work that helps clarify how China’s growing presence is reshaping economic, political, and social dynamics across the region. We are looking for researchers who can go beyond surface-level analysis. Strong…
Overview CAPS Unlock invites research proposals on the evolving relationship between Central Asia and China. The program supports original, policy-relevant work that helps clarify how China’s growing presence is reshaping…
Overview ASIAC and CAPS Unlock are thrilled to invite submissions for the conference “Local Voices, Global Debates: ASIAC Days in Central Asia”, the first ASIAC-sponsored conference in Central Asia dedicated…
CAPS Unlock is inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow (Education Policy) at the junior-mid career level.
CAPS Unlock is seeking a Research Fellow (China Studies) at a junior–mid career level to support and expand the organization’s research and policy engagement related to China.
CAPS Unlock, in collaboration with the Almaty regional government, invites you to attend a presentation and discussion of a new study exploring opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan’s green economy. The event will be held in the capital of the Almaty region, Konayev, on February 19. The event…
CAPS Unlock, in collaboration with the Almaty regional government, invites you to attend a presentation and discussion of a new study exploring opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan’s…
CAPS Unlock invites you to a presentation and discussion of a new study on opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in Kazakhstan’s green economy. 🌱The event will share practical findings…
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 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 […]
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 […]
