Uzbekistan claims shelling near Afghanistan border Last time Tashkent swiftly denied an attack had taken place and was then forced by evidence to walk back its claim. Jul 5, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State uses Tajikistan’s dictator in recruitment drive Tajik militants fighting with Islamic State in Afghanistan are spotlighting the brutal, 30-year reign of Emomali Rahmon to attract new followers. Lucas Webber Jun 2, 2022
Turkmenistan: Where the streets have neigh name Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 31, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
China in Afghanistan: “Not a luxury but a necessity” Washington and Beijing have strikingly similar objectives in Afghanistan. Eshel Rosen May 13, 2022
Tajikistan: ISKP claims new cross-border attack, officials deny The militant group claimed last month that it had launched a rocket attack on Uzbekistan. Kamila Ibragimova May 9, 2022
Uzbekistan denies Russian claim it violated Afghanistan’s airspace Tashkent has also announced it will not return Afghan aircraft flown by pilots fleeing the Taliban last summer. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Perspectives | ISKP’s Uzbekistan-directed attack bolsters rhetoric with deeds The militant group may be plotting to undermine faith in the Taliban's ability to secure the country's borders. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Apr 25, 2022
Uzbekistan pours scorn on claims of ISKP attack The militant movement claims to have fired rockets from Afghanistan at a military unit near Termez. Apr 19, 2022
Uzbekistan hails Taliban ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan Uzbekistan is eager for a success story on its southern border that could facilitate new trade routes. Joanna Lillis Apr 11, 2022
Turkmenistan: Get on your bike! A proposed gas pipeline to South Asia dominates the government’s agenda. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Apr 5, 2022
Don’t forget Afghanistan, pleads Uzbekistan, as Ukraine war rages Russia used the meeting in China to emphasize its importance in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Apr 1, 2022
Perspectives | Can Russia protect Central Asia from an Islamist threat? Any faith Central Asian governments had in Russian military power has no doubt been shaken by its glaring failures in Ukraine. Bruce Pannier Mar 31, 2022
Turkmenistan: As you were China offers to help with defense, TAPI inches forward, and the old president asks for a vacation. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 29, 2022
Turkmenistan: Berdymukhamedov passes the mantle (and phone) The future shape of Sino-Turkmen cooperation is going to be one of Serdar Berdymukhamedov’s biggest challenges. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 22, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State in Afghanistan seeks to recruit Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz ISKP is reaching out to minorities in Afghanistan and their ethnic cousins in post-Soviet Central Asia. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Mar 17, 2022
Turkmenistan: New president, old ideas The dauphin becomes president. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 15, 2022
Uzbekistan, Pakistan unite for Afghanistan sanctions relief Both are seeking to get ambitious transportation projects off the ground. Joanna Lillis Mar 7, 2022
Turkmenistan: Berdymukhamedov 2.0 hits campaign trail The president-in-waiting plans to change nothing. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 1, 2022
Tajikistan says Afghan instability fueling narcotics trade boom Dushanbe says the volume of illegal narcotics it interdicted in 2021 increased by 69 percent year-on-year. Feb 18, 2022
Afghanistan pays down $5M in electricity debts to Tajikistan Kabul still owes Dushanbe $27 million in unpaid bills. Feb 15, 2022
Uzbekistan warns of security risks of failing to prevent Afghan humanitarian crisis Komilov has urged the international community to show more flexibility toward the Taliban regime. Feb 9, 2022
