Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Sensational kidnapping claim turns into same-old corruption story Kutmanova says that she was sidelined because she objected to a contentious mining project. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 27, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023 Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data. Justin Burke Jul 26, 2023
EurasiaChat: Sanctions bind, tourism tensions, and naming struggles Kyrgyz officials complain that they are unable to quickly pivot away from reliance on economic ties with Russia, no matter what Western governments demand. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jul 24, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: President’s patriarchal turn threatens constitution, warn critics Japarov's legal tinkering looks to many like an expedient to bolster his grip on power. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 19, 2023
Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
Kyrgyzstan backtracks on RFE/RL affiliate closure Azattyk says that the video that sparked its troubles will no longer be viewable on RFE/RL websites Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2023
EurasiaChat: Building Central Asia's future with bricks not thought Staid Uzbek election, futuristic Kyrgyz city plans, and educational squeeze in Tajikistan Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jul 10, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Police detains president’s nephew on corruption charges The government is trying to show it is serious about its fight on graft. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Pro-war Russian star’s concerts cancelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Leps claims he has paid out bounties to Russian troops for destroying Ukrainian tanks Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Central Asia: China to school Kyrgyz security officers on crackdown tactics A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 7, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: One woman’s battle for matronymics achieves partial win Opponents of the ruling say it violates traditions, although the custom of patronymics comes from Russia. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 5, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Garbage-mountain nightmare to make way for recycling future One overriding goal is to get more people to sort their own trash. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 29, 2023
Akayev says he will retire in Kyrgyzstan The ex-leader’s return would mark his definitive rehabilitation following almost 20 years in exile. Jun 28, 2023
EurasiaChat: Nyet to Russian singers in Central Asia Pro-war Russian singers get the door shut in their face, Kyrgyz political infighting, and methane emissions in Turkmenistan. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard Jun 26, 2023
Putin seeks to project sense of normality with calls to Central Asian peers Officials in the region have refrained from commenting publicly on the unfolding instability in Russia. Jun 24, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers OK bill to protect children from “harmful information” Critics of the legislation say it is designed to enable censorship. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 23, 2023
Central Asia: China opens “super” monitoring station on Tajik-Afghan border Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 23, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: As Russia’s appeal fades for laborers, British farms call Labor shortages caused by Brexit have lead to a surge in worker quotas. Yan Matusevich Jun 22, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Russian rapper’s show cancelled over morality concerns Promoters of the Morgenshtern concert say they received death threats. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 19, 2023