In this episode of the Asia Unbound podcast, Alexander Cooley probes the inner world of illicit capital flows between autocratic Central Asian regimes and power centers in the West.

analysis, interview, listenEmma Julia LarsonMarch 10, 2017

The Emerging Political Economy of OBOR: The Challenges of Promoting Connectivity in Central Asia and Beyond

This report explores the implications of China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative on the politics and economics of Central Asia.

reports and policy papersAleks TurekOctober 24, 2016

Looking West: China and Central Asia

Alexander Cooley prepared testimony for the US-China Economic and Security Commission's hearing on March 18, 2015.

analysis, expert testimony, readEmma Julia LarsonMarch 18, 2015

Alexander Cooley on the New Great Game in Central Asia

Jonathan Tepperman interviews Alexander Cooley about the geopolitical role of Central Asia and how outside powers are competing for influence in the region, as the British and Russian empires did a century ago.

analysis, interview, watchEmma Julia LarsonAugust 29, 2012

Crisis in Kyrgyzstan: Fuel, Contracts, and Revolution along the Afghan Supply Chain

On Thursday, April 22, 2010, Alexander Cooley joined the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs to address the causes of the revolution and political turmoil in Kyrgyzstan and explore Kyrgyzstan’s critical role in the supply chain for the U.S. and NATO war effort in Afghanistan.

analysis, expert testimony, watchEmma Julia LarsonApril 10, 2010

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