by Pol Llopart i Olivella This paper investigates how Sufi disciples, particularly in the Serbian Sandžak, cultivate social relationships to mediate their proximity with God, and in doing so pursue …
by Gulzhan Begeyeva Presentation delivered at the workshop "Imagining the Future: Aspirations for Change and the Ruins of Progress", Swiss Graduate Program in Anthropology (CUSO) This CUSO workshop is an …
Humanitarian Value Chains: Re-enactment of Service, Kinship Care and Capital in Kazakhstan Read More
Service – Duty – Care: Theorizing Civic Engagement from Asia to Europe and beyond Research on civic engagement – from humanitarianism to charity – points to the complex interplay …
This workshop explores the ongoing emergence of humanitarianism from below as central to the transformation of humanitarian landscapes around the world. It aims to research the space between international Western-led …
Humanitarianism from Below: Alter-Politics and Struggles for the Universal Read More
by Till Mostowlansky Infrastructures can be conceptualized as networks that link up the built environment, people and technology. They might include energy, transport or communication, whilst also relating to natural …
Infrastructure’s Long Shadow: From Central Asia to Ukraine Read More
by Till Mostowlansky The establishment of Soviet rule in the southern parts of Central Asia bordering the British Empire has largely been researched through the lens of geopolitical competition. Virtually …
Evicting the Living God: Trans-imperial Islam and the Soviet Union on the Eve of Partition Read More
by Till Mostowlansky Over the last decade, international development in Kyrgyzstan has undergone significant transformations. Despite the ongoing presence of diverse foreign organizations, notable shifts have occurred with the emergence …
by Gulzhan Begeyeva Since 2017, Central Asia has witnessed a burgeoning interest in cryptocurrency, propelled by the region's emergence as a hub for crypto mining activities amid increasing restrictions in …
