Aruuke Uran Kyzy

Aruuke Uran Kyzy currently works at TRT World Research Centre as an Assistant Researcher. She worked at the British Muslim Heritage Center, non-political organization as event assistant in Manchester, UK. Aruuke is passionate about social projects; she previously worked as the Education Coordinator at the Sefire-i Alem International Student Association. She has a BA in International Relations and BA in English Language and Literature from Istanbul University. Her current areas of focus are Russian foreign policy, modern cultural colonization, Turkish-Iranian-Russian relations and political aspects of Russian colonialism in Central Asia and Caucasus.
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Pandemic in the ‘Stans’: How is Central Asia Managing Covid-19?

This discussion paper suggests that in order to understand the long-term implication of the pandemic in Central Asia, it is imperative to look at...

COVID-19 in Kyrgyzstan: National Unity and Frustration

Amid the pandemic, Kyrgyz are finding grassroots unity but also sharing widespread frustration with the government. Recorded cases of COVID-19 have ballooned in Kyrgyzstan since...

Srebrenica: An Account of the Bosnian Genocide

This info pack aims to compile existing research on Srebrenica and aggregate relevant data on the casualties of the 1992-95 war in Bosnia and...

The Rising Influence of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russian Politics

This discussion paper suggests that in order to understand the drivers of Russian behaviour in the global arena, it is imperative to look at...

Rising Anti-Chinese Sentiment in Central Asia: A Harbinger of Regional Unrest?

This paper suggests that understanding China’s broad strategy, the reasons for rising Sinophobia, and Beijing’s capabilities, are of critical importance for projecting the geopolitical...

Understanding the Proposed Amendments to the Russian Constitution: Power Grab or Institutional Fortification?

The purpose of this info pack is to compile existing research on official Russian statements and aggregate relevant data on the proposed constitutional amendment. The...

Could COVID-19 Spoil Putin’s Constitutional Amendments?

With tens of millions of Russians struggling financially, there is no enthusiasm right now for Putin’s constitutional amendments. Putin has maneuvered himself and the Russian...

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