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Islamic State in Afghanistan is increasing its focus on China.

The UNHCR says the deportations are putting people's lives at risk.

Food subsidies to end, Russia seeks closer ties, and energy news. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Sympathizers are expanding their social media efforts in the Uzbek language.

For some Afghans trying to make a new life abroad, Tajikistan feels like a step backwards.

Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power.

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.

The Taliban have begun a PR blitz against the Islamic State, which has challenged the new Afghan government’s promise to bring peace to the country and its borders.

Since the Taliban seized power last summer, Uzbekistan has favored engagement over isolation.

Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia.

The terror group behind growing carnage in the wretched country says anyone working with the Taliban is a target.

Last time Tashkent swiftly denied an attack had taken place and was then forced by evidence to walk back its claim.

Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia.

Tajik militants fighting with Islamic State in Afghanistan are spotlighting the brutal, 30-year reign of Emomali Rahmon to attract new followers.

Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies.

An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke.

Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing.

Washington and Beijing have strikingly similar objectives in Afghanistan.

The militant group claimed last month that it had launched a rocket attack on Uzbekistan.

Tashkent has also announced it will not return Afghan aircraft flown by pilots fleeing the Taliban last summer.

The militant group may be plotting to undermine faith in the Taliban's ability to secure the country's borders.

The militant movement claims to have fired rockets from Afghanistan at a military unit near Termez.

Uzbekistan is eager for a success story on its southern border that could facilitate new trade routes.

A proposed gas pipeline to South Asia dominates the government’s agenda. This and more in our weekly briefing.