Kyrgyzstan: Zere returns with new plea for action on women’s rights
China diversifies in Central Asia
Beijing has adopted a new economic model for the region, investing less in major infrastructure and spreading its risk.
Kyrgyzstan: Hundreds rally against constitutional tinkering
Changes to the constitution are widely perceived as another power grab by the man who recently seized all levers of government.
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After the opposition boycotted the second round, the ruling party’s position became even more commanding.
Tajikistan: Emomali’s Russia visit signals his emerging role
Any breakthrough in improving the lot of labor migrants will be touted as sign of his political heft.
Kazakhstan to borrow $1.8Bln for COVID fight
The government is eager to stress that the loan is all but interest free.
Kazakhstan: President wades into tree-felling controversy
Tokayev's attention to this relatively trivial issue shows he wishes to be seen as a "listening president."
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In remote, offline Kyrgyzstan, the best of the internet comes in a box
A Q+A with the Internet Society Kyrgyzstan chapter’s co-founder about bringing internet to the most rural schools.
Turkmenistan: The dammed united
Travel bans, dams and Russian fans. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
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