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You're in the army now: Tajik soldiers on parade. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style

EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.

Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians

Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2023
The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors.
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Georgian government criticized over brazen crackdown on freedom of expression

Nini Gabritchidze Jun 5, 2023
The arrest of protesters for holding placards, including blank ones, struck many as eerily reminiscent of similar practices in Russia.

Uzbekistan: Appeal case of Karakalpakstan protesters nears verdict

Jun 4, 2023
Supporters of the most high-profile defendant, Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, say the appeal was rushed and marred by violations.

Kazakhstan: Banks flummoxed by Russian money whack-a-mole

Jun 2, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions.

Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track

China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

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Zourabichvili's speech was met with a standing ovation by MEPs (President.ge)

Georgian president on lone EU crusade as frustration with Tbilisi's policies grows

Nini Gabritchidze Jun 2, 2023
The figurehead president warned that denying EU membership candidate status would embolden Russia and empower the already-ascendant forces of illiberalism in Georgia.
Russia is exploring desperate ranks to replenish its armed forces. (Photo: State Duma website)

Tajikistan: Dual citizenship-holders fear Russian army call-up

Jun 1, 2023
Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.

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Wowing the presidents in Xian: Chinese hosts pulled out the stops with their opening show for the inaugural Central Asia-China heads of state summit. (Photo: Kazakhstan presidential administration)

EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino standing beside Rustam Emomali, the speaker of the senate, mayor of Dushanbe and, also, president of the Central Asia Football Association. (Photo: Tajikistan football association)

EurasiaChat: Water and work in short supply

Caped crusader: Can Arkadag save Turkmenistan from himself? (state media)

EurasiaChat: Slave labor and statelessness in Central Asia

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Environmental Reporting

Soviet biological weapons program

Kazakhstan’s Stepnogorsk: Portrait of a former Soviet closed town

Amu Darya fishing

Central Asian river levels poised for dramatic plunge, forcing urgent measures

Qosh Tepa canal project

Uzbekistan pursues dialogue with Afghanistan on fraught canal project

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China in Eurasia

Foreign ministers of SCO member states meet during the organization’s gathering on May 4-5. (Photo: MFA of Kazakhstan)

Central Asia: Beijing bracing for summit-o-rama

Ma and Tokayev meeting in Astana earlier this week. (Photo: Akorda presidential administration)

Kazakhstan keeps lid tight on Xinjiang activism in pursuit of trade boom

Entrance to the China-Uzbekistan Friendship Park in Sirdaryo (photo by Frank Maracchione)

Perspectives | Licorice and leather: Spotting Chinese soft power in rural Uzbekistan

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