Journal of Central Asian Studies

The Journal of Central Asian Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication released quarterly (in March, June, September, and December). All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind review process to ensure the integrity and quality of published research.
The journal was re-registered by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 23, 2024, with Registration Certificate No. KZ72VPY00088070. The initial registration of the journal was completed on January 24, 2003, with Registration Certificate No. 3529-zh.
ISSN: 3006-8061 (print)
eISSN: 3006-807X (online)
The journal was re-registered by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 23, 2024, with Registration Certificate No. KZ72VPY00088070. The initial registration of the journal was completed on January 24, 2003, with Registration Certificate No. 3529-zh.
ISSN: 3006-8061 (print)
eISSN: 3006-807X (online)
Address and contact information
Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Beibitshilik str., 4
Tel: +7 (7172) 75-20-20
Fax: +7 (7172) 75-20-21
E-mail: office@kisi.kz
Publisher
Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Editor-in-Chief
Aigul Kosherbayeva
email: Kosherbayeva_a@kisi.kz
Co-editor-in-Chief:
Laszlo Vasa
email: laszlo.vasa@hiia.hu
Managing Editor
Aidana Aldiyarova
email: aldiyarova_a@kisi.kz
Open Access Statement
The Journal of Central Asian Studies (JCAS) operates under the gold open-access model, which means there are no fees for authors or readers, either for publication or access. For more details, please visit our Open Access page.
Licencing
All articles are immediately available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing users to access, copy, use, distribute, redistribute, and build upon the content, provided proper citation is given.
Acceptance and Rejection Rates
Over the past six months (as of June 5, 2025), our journal has the following editorial statistics:
• Acceptance rate: 43%
• Rejection rate: 57%
Current Issue
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Central Asian Studies

Published:
2025-06-27
Full Issue
Review artiсles
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The Political, Security, and Economic Implications of Contemporary Afghanistan for Central Asia
Abstract views: 33 | PDF Downloads: 16 -
The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands and Their Impact on Pakistan’s Security
Abstract views: 29 | PDF Downloads: 15 -
Soft Power Diplomacy: A Tool for the Advancement of the US Strategy in Central Asia
Abstract views: 14 | PDF Downloads: 6 -
Central Asian Prism of The Belt and Road Initiative: Social Sustainability and Capacity Building Specifics
Abstract views: 11 | PDF Downloads: 7
Original articles
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Love Thy Neighbor? Central Asia in China’s New-Era Foreign Policy (2012–2024)
Abstract views: 8 | PDF Downloads: 3 -
Determinants of European Union Foreign Direct Investment in Central Asia
Abstract views: 16 | PDF Downloads: 8
Our Journal is now indexed in DOAJ
We are delighted to announce that our journal has been accepted into the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
Last updated 2025-06-09