Kazakhstan: President tells government to step down The unusual move betrays anxiety over growing public discontent. Feb 21, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Fighting prejudice one hijab at a time Casually adopting this simple item of dress generates more heat than understanding. Leila Saralayeva Feb 21, 2019
Tajikistan causes diplomatic bungle with forced return of government critic Gadoyev recorded a video message before leaving Amsterdam warning he might be kidnapped. Feb 20, 2019
Turkmenistan: Hitting the bottleneck Repeated boasts about the future of trade and foreign investment mean little when diplomatic impasses are so common. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 19, 2019
Uzbekistan: Acquittal in Telia trial dismays transparency advocates A Swedish court says that because the company bribed the president’s daughter, and not an official in the telecoms sector, it did not break the law. Richard Orange Feb 19, 2019
Tajikistan: The mysterious case of the would-be repentant dissident There are strong suspicions that Gadoyev was extralegally extradited by Russia. Feb 18, 2019
And here the twain shall meet: Eurasia’s role in a changing world order Russia and China are two key players in a new Eurasia. A new book argues that this supercontinent is the most salient feature of an emerging new world order. Dominic Ziegler Feb 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities to limit media access to government events Media rights advocates says the proposed rules could be used to weed out undesirable journalists. Almaz Kumenov Feb 15, 2019
Uzbekistan asks bond-buyers to be its valentine with $1 billion sale Tashkent doesn't necessarily need the money, but wants to demonstrate its bona fides to secure future financing. Maximilian Hess Feb 15, 2019
Kazakh activists keep battling as Xinjiang crackdown evolves Kazakhs who are safe in Kazakhstan say their relatives in China have been freed from reeducation camps, in some cases, only to be recaptured. Aliya Uteuova Feb 13, 2019
Kazakhstan: Officials look to ride out fatal fire outcry A blaze that killed five small children was blamed on a faulty chimney. Aliya Uteuova Feb 13, 2019
Kazakhstan: Investor accuses telecoms giant of breaking buyback rules Falconry Capital says the case should alarm minority investors in state-controlled companies. Feb 12, 2019
Turkmenistan: Sour cream of the crop EBRD cancels loan, airline remains grounded and figures are faked. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 12, 2019
Uzbekistan: Head of security services gets chop amid talk of surveillance Ozodlik says Ikhtiyor Abdullayev was found to have been tapping the president's phone. Feb 12, 2019
Russia takes temperature on its Central Asia ties Moscow is trying to make itself feel indispensable by half-heartedly dangling investment, economic assistance and security guarantees. Feb 11, 2019
Report: Workers building Tajikistan’s mega-dam not getting paid Some laborers have quit and headed to Russia for jobs on building sites. Feb 11, 2019
Perspectives | Tragic fire highlights Kazakhstan’s social problems A housefire that killed five sisters this week epitomizes the widening gap between the government and the governed Paul Stronski Feb 8, 2019
Is Uzbekistan to get its own Las Vegas? UAE investors are reportedly interested in setting up a gambling complex. Feb 8, 2019
Uzbekistan's Jamie Oliver dreams of going global Besides setting records and opening restaurants, the ambitious 34-year-old is plotting a culinary revolution Feb 7, 2019
Kazakhstan: Court clears woman charged of incitement to revolt Akberdi’s husband was jailed for three years on similar charges. Almaz Kumenov Feb 6, 2019
Turkmenistan: On a wing and a prayer As the national air carrier is grounded and the government is compelling to tighten more belts, the president carries on with horseplay. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 5, 2019
Kazakhstan and its pungent oil: A curse and a blessing Kazakhstan has lots of oil, but it’s hard to reach and doesn’t fetch the best prices. We explain. Almaz Kumenov Feb 5, 2019
Kazakhstan: President says he is going nowhere Keep calm and carry on is the message to those speculating again about his possible imminent resignation. Feb 5, 2019
Kazakhstan: Documentary on famine proves a smash hit The filmmaker has courted controversy with complaints that the government has overlooked the famine. Chris Rickleton Feb 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Investigators drop blackmail probe against mining exec Gusev says the ArcelorMittal Temirtau official tried to get his son-in-law fired. Feb 1, 2019
