CAPS Unlock is an independent think tank focused on Central Asia. We produce rigorous, policy-relevant research and foster dialogue on the region’s most pressing issues. We study developments across countries through a regional lens, recognizing that Central Asia’s challenges and opportunities are deeply interconnected — what happens in one country often shapes outcomes across borders.
Founded in 2023 and based in Almaty, our work spans the entire region. Our research explores regional cooperation, climate change, foreign policy, digitalization, AI governance, and education. Alongside our analytical output, we strengthen expert networks and public conversation through initiatives such as issue-focused summer schools, book translations, podcasts, and regular expert forums.
The strength of CAPS Unlock lies in the experience and diversity of our team. Based across Central Asia and beyond, our researchers, analysts, and communicators bring expertise in fields ranging from foreign policy and climate to digital governance and socio-economic policy. Rooted in the region’s context and fluent in its complexity, we collaborate to shape informed debate, build networks, and generate solutions that matter.
