Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Post opens representative office in Xinjiang Province Official say they want to promote e-commerce. Justin Burke Sep 4, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: President pushes back on US accusations of sanctions-busting behavior Amid denials there is a hint of Kyrgyz willingness to step up export controls. Justin Burke Aug 16, 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
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Russia: Spyware firms looking to export surveillance technology to Central Asia – report Russia has greatly improved surveillance capabilities since the 2018 Telegram debacle. Justin Burke Jul 3, 2023
Perspectives: History shows when Russia’s strong hand loses its grip, turmoil follows The final chapter of the Prigozhinshchina remains to be written. Justin Burke Jun 27, 2023
Giffen’s testament: Central Asian powerbroker tells a lot, but not all Casting himself as a whistleblower, the businessman, who died in October, never comes clean about whether his hands ever got dirty. Justin Burke Dec 8, 2022
Book review | A scholar’s memoir highlights the power of dissent in Russia The book offers a singular lesson in how determined individuals can outmaneuver an authoritarian state. Justin Burke Feb 24, 2021
Book Review | A blueprint for neutralizing Russian disinformation The book dispels a widely held misperception in the West that Putin is an omnipotent puppet-master, pulling all the strings in Russian disinformation operations. The reality is not so exotic. Justin Burke Nov 1, 2020
Perspectives | Russia’s social contract is fraying. What are the implications? Covid-19 is fueling anger and teaching people that individual action can make a difference. Part 2 of a series. Justin Burke May 27, 2020
Perspectives | How durable is illiberalism in Eurasia? Part 1 of a 3-part series. Justin Burke May 11, 2020
Kyrgyz Citizen Charged With Obstructing Justice in Boston Marathon Bombings Justin Burke May 30, 2014
