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Canadian Diplomat Visits OSCE Academy in Bishkek

On 20 August, Mr. Glenn Zyzanski, First Secretary at the Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, visited the OSCE Academy during his introductory trip to Kyrgyzstan. He was warmly received by Dr. Pal Dunay, the Director of the OSCE Academy, and Ms. Victoria Orazova, the Head of the International Department. During their meeting, Dr. Dunay provided Mr. Zyzanski with an overview of the Academy's history and its activities in the region, emphasizing its role as a higher education institution and a platform for dialogue and peace. Mr. Zyzanski, in his turn, expressed his interest in the Academy's activities as well as was curious to discuss a broad array of regional political affairs.

20 August, 2025
Columbia University Professor Visits The OSCE Academy

On 18 August 2025, Professor Andrew J. Nathan from Columbia University visited the OSCE Academy during his trip to Kyrgyzstan. He was accompanied by Ms. Jessica Leonard, Regional Director for Central Asia at the American Councils in Almaty, Kazakhstan. They were warmly welcomed by Dr. Emilbek Dzhuraev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Security, Dr. Sebastian Mayer, DAAD Associate Professor, and Ms. Victoria Orazova, Head of the International Department.

18 August, 2025
Global Campus Central Asia held a workshop: “Self-expression through Art, Play & Reading!”

On 21 July 2025, GC Central Asia, with support of the OSCE Academy, and the Right Livelihood Foundation, organized a vibrant workshop dedicated to Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) — the right to rest, play, cultural life, and the arts. Held at the Orion Hotel in Bishkek, the event created a safe and inspiring space for children to express themselves and learn about their rights.

21 July, 2025
Visit of Rondeli Foundation Delegation to the OSCE Academy

On 21 July 2025, the OSCE Academy welcomed a delegation from the Rondeli Foundation, the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies. The delegation included Ms. Ekaterine Metreveli, President; Mr. Alex Petriashvili, Senior Fellow; Dr. Mamuka Komakhia, Senior Analyst; Dr. Zurab Batiashvili, Research Fellow; and Ms. Keti Emukhvar, Research Fellow. They were greeted by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy, along with Dr. Emil Dzhuraev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Security.

21 July, 2025
The OSCE Academy and Kyungdong University Global Establish Collaboration

On 17 July 2025, the OSCE Academy was honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. John Kyu Lee, President of Kyungdong University (KDU) in South Korea, and Dr. Sirojiddin Juraev, Dean of International Faculty and Associate Professor. The distinguished guests were welcomed by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy, and Ms. Victoria Orazova, Head of the International Department.

18 July, 2025
Online Lecture on the Digital Som and Financial Inclusion in Kyrgyzstan

On 10 July 2025, the OSCE Academy in Bishkek hosted an online public lecture by Ms. Nurgul Akimova, economist and expert in digital transformation. Her topic was "The Digital Som as a Strategic Tool for Financial Inclusion and Transparency in the Kyrgyz Republic." Students, researchers, and policy professionals gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges of adopting a national digital currency in Kyrgyzstan.

15 July, 2025
OSCE Academy Management Presents to the Board of Trustees

On 9 July 2025, Dr. Pal Dunay, the Director, and Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, the Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, presented at the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting which was held in hybrid mode. The BoT meeting presided by H.E. Ambassador Alexey Rogov, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and Chairman of the BoT of the OSCE Academy, was opened by Ms. Kate Fearon, Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre of the OSCE Secretariat, and Ms. Edith Vakkilainen, Advisor to the Permanent Mission of Finland to the OSCE.

10 July, 2025
Regional Climate Policy Roundtable

On 27 June 2025, the OSCE Academy held a roundable on the topic: “Advancing Regional Climate Policy in Central Asia: Lessons from the EU and Future Perspectives.” The conference was also the concluding meeting of the Jean Monnet Module Project on European Climate Policy (EUCP) coordinated by Dr. Rahat Sabyrbekov and funded by the European Union. The meeting was opened by Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy who emphasized the interdisciplinary importance of addressing climate matters, and the need of cooperation between governments, economic actors, NGO sector, including activists, and scholars. In addition to national attention, climate policy issues have to be on the regional agenda.

27 June, 2025
Workshop on Transdisciplinary Education and Research for Sustainable Development Held at the OSCE Academy

From 16 to 19 June 2025, the OSCE Academy hosted a 3.5-day workshop focused on Transdisciplinary Education and Research (TDER) for Sustainable Development. This workshop was collaboratively organized with the Intersectoral School of Governance Baden-Württemberg (ISoG BW) and the SPCE Hub, bringing together lecturers, researchers, and experts from Central Asia and Europe. The opening began with welcoming remarks from Dr. Pal Dunay, Director of the OSCE Academy, followed by contributions from Dr. Kishimjan Osmonova and Dr. Sebastian Schiek, both from SPCE Hu

19 June, 2025
Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy Took Part in the International Conference in Italy

On 19 June 2025, Dr. Shairbek Dzhuraev, Deputy Director of the OSCE Academy, took part in the international conference “Of Bridges and Nexuses: Italy–Central Asia Cooperation towards a Sustainable Future,” held at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, Italy. The event was organized by Professor Carlo Frappi, from Ca’ Foscari University, and Professor Filippo Costa Buranelli, from the University of St Andrews, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).

19 June, 2025