Anni Kangas
@kangasanni.bsky.social
University Lecturer in International Relations at Tampere University. Global Political economy, labour migration, critical raw materials, Central Asia, art-research interface.
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Despite many critiques, I believe that the “+5” formats are beneficial for CA, in strengthening regional cooperation. Indeed, significant steps in CA–EU cooperation bring both hopes and doubts.
CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.
CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.
The Samarkand Declaration solidifies a new strategic partnership between Central Asia and the European Union, strengthening trade, green energy, and regional cooperation timesca.com/samarkand-de... #SamarkandDeclaration #CentralAsia #TradePartnership #GreenEnergy #EuropeanUnion #EU
Samarkand Declaration Paves the Way for a Stronger Central Asia–EU Partnership - The Times Of Central Asia
The inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit, held in Samarkand on April 3-4, marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the two
timesca.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Despite many critiques, I believe that the “+5” formats are beneficial for CA, in strengthening regional cooperation. Indeed, significant steps in CA–EU cooperation bring both hopes and doubts.
CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.
CRMs are a central topic everywhere, and there is still much to research, engage with, and be aware of.
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Work with us. We have two one-year positions in World Politics now open. Deadline soon, so please share with potential candidates.
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University Lecturer in World Politics
University Lecturer in World Politics
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April 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Work with us. We have two one-year positions in World Politics now open. Deadline soon, so please share with potential candidates.
jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...
jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki...
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The Samarkand Declaration solidifies a new strategic partnership between Central Asia and the European Union, strengthening trade, green energy, and regional cooperation timesca.com/samarkand-de... #SamarkandDeclaration #CentralAsia #TradePartnership #GreenEnergy #EuropeanUnion #EU
Samarkand Declaration Paves the Way for a Stronger Central Asia–EU Partnership - The Times Of Central Asia
The inaugural Central Asia-European Union Summit, held in Samarkand on April 3-4, marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the two
timesca.com
April 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Samarkand Declaration solidifies a new strategic partnership between Central Asia and the European Union, strengthening trade, green energy, and regional cooperation timesca.com/samarkand-de... #SamarkandDeclaration #CentralAsia #TradePartnership #GreenEnergy #EuropeanUnion #EU
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I look at Germany with what I know from authoritarian states: post-socialist Kyrgyzstan & post-colonial Myanmar. My colleague @sarahkendzior.bsky.social studied Uzbekistan first, then the US. Anthropologists know because we study humanity cross-culturally and with the history in! It can happen here!
April 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I look at Germany with what I know from authoritarian states: post-socialist Kyrgyzstan & post-colonial Myanmar. My colleague @sarahkendzior.bsky.social studied Uzbekistan first, then the US. Anthropologists know because we study humanity cross-culturally and with the history in! It can happen here!
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EU High Representative Kaja Kallas toured Central Asia to bolster ties ahead of the historic EU-Central Asia Summit, focusing on energy, trade, and climate cooperation timesca.com/eus-kallas-t... #EU #CentralAsia #KajaKallas #EnergyCooperation #TradeRelations #CentralAsiaSummit
EU’s Kallas Tours Central Asia Ahead of Landmark Samarkand Summit - The Times Of Central Asia
In Tashkent, Kallas met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Discussions highlighted the upcoming Samarkand summit and stressed the importance of deepening
timesca.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas toured Central Asia to bolster ties ahead of the historic EU-Central Asia Summit, focusing on energy, trade, and climate cooperation timesca.com/eus-kallas-t... #EU #CentralAsia #KajaKallas #EnergyCooperation #TradeRelations #CentralAsiaSummit
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I interviewed Skobov for my hippie book, since he was the anarchist part of a hippie commune in Leningrad in late 70s. He was very sharp and very brave. He should have been a Russian Bernie Saunders. Instead he has the honour to have been imprisoned by all Russian regimes of his life time.
Today the 1st Western District Military “Court” in St. Petersburg handed its verdict to Alexander Skobov — a Russian historian, journalist, human rights activist, and Soviet-era political prisoner.
March 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I interviewed Skobov for my hippie book, since he was the anarchist part of a hippie commune in Leningrad in late 70s. He was very sharp and very brave. He should have been a Russian Bernie Saunders. Instead he has the honour to have been imprisoned by all Russian regimes of his life time.
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Wrote for @cepa.org on the White House's huge mistake in suspending aid to Ukraine: "[It] reinforces the rapidly emerging view that the US is an unreliable security partner and encourages even reluctant states to start to think of a world without it." cepa.org/article/the-...
The Spiraling Costs of America First
The far-reaching consequences of the Trump administration’s Ukraine policy are rippling out across the globe.
cepa.org
March 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wrote for @cepa.org on the White House's huge mistake in suspending aid to Ukraine: "[It] reinforces the rapidly emerging view that the US is an unreliable security partner and encourages even reluctant states to start to think of a world without it." cepa.org/article/the-...
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"So bold are Putin’s ceasefire demands, it’s hard to believe he is entirely serious" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
So bold are Putin’s ceasefire demands, it’s hard to believe he is entirely serious
The extraordinary demands of the Russian leader to weaken Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace deal
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"So bold are Putin’s ceasefire demands, it’s hard to believe he is entirely serious" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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In our book, @oxanashevel.bsky.social and I argue there should be no normalization w russia but containment until russians depose the Putin regime, return the occupied Ukr territories, pay reparations, turn over war criminals for prosecution, pursue democratization and deimperialization.
March 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
In our book, @oxanashevel.bsky.social and I argue there should be no normalization w russia but containment until russians depose the Putin regime, return the occupied Ukr territories, pay reparations, turn over war criminals for prosecution, pursue democratization and deimperialization.
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Our @joelucbarnes.bsky.social looks at how Uzbekistan’s auto market is transforming as Chinese electric vehicles challenge Chevrolet’s long-standing dominance timesca.com/chevrolet-vs... #Uzbekistan #ElectricVehicles #ChineseCars #Chevrolet #AutomotiveIndustry #CarMarket
Chevrolet vs China: The Battle for the Future of Uzbekistan’s Auto Industry - The Times Of Central Asia
ANDIJAN -- Spend long enough in Uzbekistan and you become adept at reading numberplates. While in Paris or Los Angeles, you will generally identify your taxi
timesca.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Our @joelucbarnes.bsky.social looks at how Uzbekistan’s auto market is transforming as Chinese electric vehicles challenge Chevrolet’s long-standing dominance timesca.com/chevrolet-vs... #Uzbekistan #ElectricVehicles #ChineseCars #Chevrolet #AutomotiveIndustry #CarMarket
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On 28 May, CRIA is running an ECR workshop on 'The Global Politics of the Green Transition'! Abstract submissions close on 7 April.
March 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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"The United States looks forward to working with Kazakhstan to deepen economic ties in the energy, telecommunications, and critical minerals sectors."
From Secretary Rubio’s call with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Nurtleu: www.state.gov/secretary-ru...
From Secretary Rubio’s call with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Nurtleu: www.state.gov/secretary-ru...
Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Nurtleu - United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Minister-Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu to emphasize the U.S. commitment ...
www.state.gov
March 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
"The United States looks forward to working with Kazakhstan to deepen economic ties in the energy, telecommunications, and critical minerals sectors."
From Secretary Rubio’s call with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Nurtleu: www.state.gov/secretary-ru...
From Secretary Rubio’s call with Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister Nurtleu: www.state.gov/secretary-ru...
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At least 20 Ukrainian civilians have been killed just this night by Russian missiles and drones. Hundreds of soldiers were killed on the frontline in recent days. These are the first results of the US suspension of military aid and intelligence to Ukraine: more deaths
time.com/7265679/sate...
time.com/7265679/sate...
Hundreds Dead: Inside the Trump Ukraine Fallout
The US intelligence pause has undercut supply lines to Kursk, cut satellite imagery and tanked morale.
time.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
At least 20 Ukrainian civilians have been killed just this night by Russian missiles and drones. Hundreds of soldiers were killed on the frontline in recent days. These are the first results of the US suspension of military aid and intelligence to Ukraine: more deaths
time.com/7265679/sate...
time.com/7265679/sate...
Ooo, tämä olisi mainiota saada nähtäväksi myös Suomeen!
March 13, in person, Cambridge, MA. Thank you for this important contribution, @hellogera.bsky.social!:
daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/events/film-...
daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/events/film-...
Film Screening: 'JARA — Radioactive Patriarchy: Women of Qazaqstan'
This film sheds light on the stories of six women from a nuclear-affected community in Kazakhstan. It explores topics such as technology-driven and state-sponsored gender-based violence, as well as th...
daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu
March 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ooo, tämä olisi mainiota saada nähtäväksi myös Suomeen!
What a great and intellectual keynote on radical politics against authoritarian and semi-authoritarian social contracts in the Central Asian context by @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social at @helsinki.fi’s Populism conference organised by @emiliapalonen.bsky.social’s team.
March 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
What a great and intellectual keynote on radical politics against authoritarian and semi-authoritarian social contracts in the Central Asian context by @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social at @helsinki.fi’s Populism conference organised by @emiliapalonen.bsky.social’s team.
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Our article on current geopoliticization of Critical Raw Materials & how it concerns Central Asia. Together with @kangasanni.bsky.social & @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social !
Mineraalidiili puhuttaa.
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta
Kilpailu taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista uhkaa globaalisti oikeudenmukaista vihreää siirtymää.
politiikasta.fi
March 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Our article on current geopoliticization of Critical Raw Materials & how it concerns Central Asia. Together with @kangasanni.bsky.social & @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social !
Mineraalidiili puhuttaa.
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta
Kilpailu taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista uhkaa globaalisti oikeudenmukaista vihreää siirtymää.
politiikasta.fi
March 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Mineraalidiili puhuttaa.
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
Kirjoitimme @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social’n ja @adoolotkeldieva.bsky.social’n kanssa uuteen tutkimukseemme perustuen kriittisten raaka-aineiden geopolitisoitumisesta erityisesti Keski-Aasiassa.
politiikasta.fi/kriittiset-r...
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Kilpailusta taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista on muodostumassa suurvaltojen kamppailu nollasummapelin hengessä. Grönlannin ja Ukrainan ohella myös Keski-Aasiasta löytyy merkittävä osuus maailman kriittisten raaka-aineiden varannoista.
#tiedetaivas #politiikasta
#tiedetaivas #politiikasta
Kriittiset raaka-aineet geopolitisoituvat Keski-Aasiassa – Politiikasta
Kilpailu taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista uhkaa globaalisti oikeudenmukaista vihreää siirtymää.
politiikasta.fi
March 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Kilpailusta taloudellisesti merkittävistä raaka-aineista on muodostumassa suurvaltojen kamppailu nollasummapelin hengessä. Grönlannin ja Ukrainan ohella myös Keski-Aasiasta löytyy merkittävä osuus maailman kriittisten raaka-aineiden varannoista.
#tiedetaivas #politiikasta
#tiedetaivas #politiikasta
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Quick 🧵 on yesterday's Ukraine summit (1/3):
Key takeaways:
- France & UK working on plan for one-month truce for sea, air, infrastructure
- only after signature of deal: potential European coalition of the willing (=troops) for peacekeeping
- higher defence spending
www.ft.com/content/603b...
Key takeaways:
- France & UK working on plan for one-month truce for sea, air, infrastructure
- only after signature of deal: potential European coalition of the willing (=troops) for peacekeeping
- higher defence spending
www.ft.com/content/603b...
UK and France aim for new Ukraine peace deal involving initial 1-month truce
Starmer and Macron pursue European plan after Zelenskyy’s furious encounter with Trump in Washington
www.ft.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Quick 🧵 on yesterday's Ukraine summit (1/3):
Key takeaways:
- France & UK working on plan for one-month truce for sea, air, infrastructure
- only after signature of deal: potential European coalition of the willing (=troops) for peacekeeping
- higher defence spending
www.ft.com/content/603b...
Key takeaways:
- France & UK working on plan for one-month truce for sea, air, infrastructure
- only after signature of deal: potential European coalition of the willing (=troops) for peacekeeping
- higher defence spending
www.ft.com/content/603b...
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Vance can barely ski, looks like maybe his third day on skis, he’s out there causing wipeouts. He doesn’t even seem to be with his family. What is he doing alone on a mountain in Vermont having people yell at him? What did he think was going to happen? www.msn.com/en-us/politi...
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Vance can barely ski, looks like maybe his third day on skis, he’s out there causing wipeouts. He doesn’t even seem to be with his family. What is he doing alone on a mountain in Vermont having people yell at him? What did he think was going to happen? www.msn.com/en-us/politi...
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Even knowing Trump was a Russian asset (despite many American leftists’ smug screeching about Russiagate being „cringe”), gotta say I didn’t expect this level of complete vassalization to happen within a month.
March 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Even knowing Trump was a Russian asset (despite many American leftists’ smug screeching about Russiagate being „cringe”), gotta say I didn’t expect this level of complete vassalization to happen within a month.
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“What we’re witnessing is the self-sabotage of the United States.”
@davidfrum.bsky.social on Trump and Vance’s detestable antics in the Oval Office. @theatlantic.com
@davidfrum.bsky.social on Trump and Vance’s detestable antics in the Oval Office. @theatlantic.com
At Least Now We Know the Truth
It’s ugly, but necessary to face.
www.theatlantic.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“What we’re witnessing is the self-sabotage of the United States.”
@davidfrum.bsky.social on Trump and Vance’s detestable antics in the Oval Office. @theatlantic.com
@davidfrum.bsky.social on Trump and Vance’s detestable antics in the Oval Office. @theatlantic.com
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As part of my effort at strategic autonomy from the US, just switched from Chrome to Norway-based Vivaldi based on this skeet. Works fine
🇺🇲 Google ---> 🇪🇺 Ecosia
🇺🇲 Chrome ---> 🇪🇺 Vivaldi
🇺🇲 Translate ---> 🇪🇺 DeepL
🇺🇲 Gmail ---> 🇪🇺 Mailfence
🇺🇲 Maps ---> 🇪🇺 Here WeGo
🇺🇲 ChatGPT ---> 🇪🇺 Le Chat
🇺🇲 Chrome ---> 🇪🇺 Vivaldi
🇺🇲 Translate ---> 🇪🇺 DeepL
🇺🇲 Gmail ---> 🇪🇺 Mailfence
🇺🇲 Maps ---> 🇪🇺 Here WeGo
🇺🇲 ChatGPT ---> 🇪🇺 Le Chat
March 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
As part of my effort at strategic autonomy from the US, just switched from Chrome to Norway-based Vivaldi based on this skeet. Works fine
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"Sinä ja minä olemme kasvaneet kiinni kapitalismin ja sosialismin liberaaleihin ideoihin, joiden vallitessa luultiin järjen ratkaisevan. Ja sen tähden on niin vaikea käsittää nykyistä maailmanmenoa."
(Paasikivi Tannerille 5.8.1939)
(Paasikivi Tannerille 5.8.1939)
February 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"Sinä ja minä olemme kasvaneet kiinni kapitalismin ja sosialismin liberaaleihin ideoihin, joiden vallitessa luultiin järjen ratkaisevan. Ja sen tähden on niin vaikea käsittää nykyistä maailmanmenoa."
(Paasikivi Tannerille 5.8.1939)
(Paasikivi Tannerille 5.8.1939)