Dr. Emilbek Dzhuraev

Dr. Emilbek Dzhuraev is a Senior Lecturer in the MA Politics and Security programme at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He holds a PhD in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland and brings over two decades of teaching, research, and policy experience.

His expertise spans Central Asian politics and security, democratic governance, political institutions, and regional foreign policy. His publications examine Afghanistan’s regional security implications, Kyrgyzstan’s engagement with Afghanistan, and Central Asian perspectives on regional stability. He has also conducted applied research on radicalization, violent extremism, and governance.

As a member of CARPS’s Advisory Council, Dr. Dzhuraev brings valuable regional expertise to the Center’s work on Afghanistan–Central Asia relations, peacebuilding, and academic dialogue.