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22 - Smuggling Tunnels In Central Asia

22 - Smuggling Tunnels In Central Asia

FromSpotlight on Central Asia


22 - Smuggling Tunnels In Central Asia

FromSpotlight on Central Asia

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Another busy week in Central Asia. This episode we take a look at Nazarbayev making a rare appearance, Nur-Sultan putting limits on coal exports ahead of a likely cold winter, smuggler tunnels being discovered in Krygyzstan, Uzbekistan blocking Twitter, a stern warning by the Uzbek government for citizens leaving to fight for Russia, a regional chess triumph, Afghanistan paying its bills to one Central Asian country, whilst also refusing to pay another, US-Backed military drills kicking off in the region, and the Turkmen government entering a nearly billion dollar lawsuit against a Belarussian state company. We also take a look at the myriad of smuggling tunnels being discovered in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, and find out what they are being used for?  On the show this week: - Michael Lambert (Pinkerton Risk Management) Follow the show on @SLonCentralAsia Follow Oxus on @OxusSociety Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus For more info, please visit - www.oxussociety.org
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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A fortnightly analysis podcast focusing on Central Asia and its place in the world, with news and experts from the region. Brought to you by The Oxus Society. Hosted by Michael HIlliard and Alimana Zhanmukanova