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Spotlight on Central Asia

A fortnightly podcast offering analysis of Central Asia and its role in the wider world, featuring regional news, insights, and expert perspectives. Hosted by Bruce Pannier and Michael Hilliard.…

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Latest episodes

  1. Taliban Troubles, Security Service Strife and the Deportation Divide19 Jul 2026
  2. Exclave Exchanges, Energy Anger, and Tashiev's Trial of the Century5 Jul 2026
  3. Kazakh Coalitions, Kyrgyz Security Signals, and Uncovering Disinformation Networks in Central Asia21 Jun 2026
  4. Defence Deals, Cotton Conscription, and Kyrgyzstan's UN Victory7 Jun 2026
  5. OTS Optimism, Afghan Ambushes, and a Deep Dive on the Next President of Tajikistan17 May 2026
  6. Bishkek's Backlash, Russia's New Red Lines, and a Caspian in Crisis3 May 2026
  7. Florida Diplomacy, Kazakh Arrests, and the China-Kyrgyzstan Railway19 Apr 2026
  8. Arrests, Agreements and the Afghanistan-Pakistan Conflict5 Apr 2026
  9. Referendums, Rockets, and the Rogun Dam22 Mar 2026
  10. Iran, Air Strikes and Central Asia's Strategic Dilemma8 Mar 2026