A regional forum held in BAKU on October 1st focused on increasing cooperation between countries in the Central Asia and Caucasus regions. The CAMCA Regional Forum featured discussions on the potential for greater regional convergence and the obstacles hindering deeper collaboration. Dr. Frederick Starr, chairman of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, initiated the conversation by analyzing possibilities for increased interaction among nations in the area. The event, covered by The Astana Times, highlighted the importance of strategic discussions for the region. Further details were provided by Zhandos Shaimardanov, director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies. The forum suggests a growing interest in strengthened ties within Central Asia and the Caucasus.