CAPIF 5: Regional Interconnectivity in Central Asia

Anastasiya Pak — 17 Sep 2026

Based in Amsterdam

15 min read

17 Sep 2026

Central Asia’s Internet looks very different than it did back at CAPIF 1. We trace the rise of direct regional routes, stronger routing security and new connectivity options - along with the gaps that remain.

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