Cambridge Central Asia Forum, An interdisciplinary research centre that brings together scholars from arts and humanities, social, natural and biological sciences to conduct research and to study and aid development in Central Asia.
It also serves as a coordinating body for research in reference to the Central Asia Region, Afghanistan and the Caucasus. The Forum sees the promotion of bilateral academic relations between the region and the UK as part of its primary purpose. This implies gathering and disseminating information about existing activities both within the region and in the UK, and making this information accessible to a wider population. Continue reading
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As the humanitarian calamity deepens in the South of Kyrgyz Republic and suffering continues, we can no longer only offer our sympathies and hopes for a peaceful settlement. Though from this far there is a limitation on what we can do and achieve, but this is certainly the moment to mobilize resources for humanitarian aid. We have been discussing the possibilities with the national and international organizations including the Kyrgyz Embassy in London and representations from the neighboring states on how to be effective in these difficult times.