In a move that signals the broadening scope of the US–Kazakhstan relationship well beyond oil fields and uranium mines, Astana IT University (AITU) has coordinated a landmark agreement with San Francisco based Perplexity AI, Inc. to establish the first dedicated artificial intelligence research and development center in Central Asia. The […]
Colorado School of Mines Opens First Overseas Campus in Kazakhstan
The world’s top ranked university for mineral and mining engineering is opening its first ever international campus and it is doing so in the copper heartland of Kazakhstan. Colorado School of Mines, which holds the number one position globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering in the QS World University Rankings […]
Congress Eyes End to Cold War Trade Curbs on Central Asia
More than three decades after the collapse of the Soviet Union, a relic of Cold War economic policy continues to cast a shadow over United States trade relations with Central Asia. The Jackson Vanik Amendment, a provision of the 1974 Trade Act signed under President Gerald Ford was originally designed […]
Turkmen‑American Business Forum Held in Ashgabat: New Vectors of Partnership Outlined
The first Turkmen‑American Business Forum convened in Ashgabat this week, signaling a new chapter in bilateral economic cooperation. Business leaders and government officials from both countries explored strategies to expand trade, investment, and commercial partnerships, with a particular focus on energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. The forum underscores Turkmenistan’s growing […]
Kazakhstan Rebrands as “Beyond Startup” Market to U.S. Investors
Emphasizing Mature Investment Opportunities Kazakhstan is actively reshaping how it presents its economic landscape to American investors, moving beyond a narrow “startup ecosystem” image to position itself as a diversified, advanced market with tangible investment potential across energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, logistics, and digital sectors. Senior Kazakh officials and business […]
U.S. Expands Energy Investments in Azerbaijan with Over $8 Billion
Baku, Azerbaijan — June 5, 2026 — The United States has moved to significantly deepen its economic cooperation with Azerbaijan’s energy sector, announcing more than $8 billion in commercial agreements signed during the first Azerbaijan‑U.S. Economic Dialogue held in Baku. The development marks a notable expansion in bilateral investment and […]
America’s Expanding C5+1 Economic Vision Reshapes Central Asia
In May 2026, economic cooperation between the United States and Central Asia entered a new phase. What was once viewed primarily as a diplomatic dialogue platform has increasingly evolved into a long term economic framework focused on investment, infrastructure, energy transition, logistics, and critical minerals. The C5+1 initiative, which brings […]
The United States and Central Asia Enter a New Economic Era
The economic relationship between the United States and Central Asia is undergoing a major transformation. What was once considered a secondary diplomatic partnership is now rapidly evolving into a strategic economic alliance focused on critical minerals, industrial investment, logistics, and long term supply chain security. In May 2026, this shift […]
ATBA Attended the Samarkand – USA Business Forum in New York!
As ATBA, we participated in the “Samarkand, Uzbekistan — New York, USA Business Forum” held in Brooklyn, New York. Following a private meeting with the Governor of Samarkand, Adiz Boboev, and the official delegation, ATBA was honored with an exclusive invitation to visit Uzbekistan in the near future alongside a […]
ATBA President Namig Shahpalangov Meets with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill
American Turkic Republics Business Alliance (ATBA) President Namig Shahpalangov met with Mikie Sherrill, the Governor of the State of New Jersey, for discussions on international business cooperation and regional economic opportunities. During the meeting, the parties discussed strengthening trade relations between the United States and the Turkic Republics, expanding investment […]