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
Turkmenistan: Crowded house Census data claims a large and happy population, but there are clues all is far from well. The full story in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 18, 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
Kazakhstan adopts law to regulate untamed social media scene The rules envision fines for disinformation and a tax regime for social media users making money out of their content. Almaz Kumenov Jul 12, 2023
Turkmenistan: Don't have a coup Shrouded realities: Denials of armed coup plot, farming challenges, and dubious charitable ventures Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 11, 2023
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev secures easy election win to general uninterest Vote monitors noted that the vote took place amid a lack of engagement with the public Jul 10, 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
Moldova airport shooting started with deadly Tajikistan Bitcoin kidnapping The banking executive was targeted over his alleged $100 million wealth. Jul 7, 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
Uzbekistan: Competition-free vote to confirm Mirziyoyev’s grip on power The presidential election campaign has been lackluster and low-visibility. Jul 6, 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
Tajikistan steps up nationalization campaign against Aga Khan operation Schools, clinics and a hotel have been appropriated by the authorities. 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
Turkmenistan: Get smart city The former president, for whom the entire city was built, did not turn up for the inauguration, preferring instead to embark on a trip to Mecca. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin 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
Central Asia: Regional leaders strive to limit the fallout of the Prigozhin uprising in Russia Our weekly update on Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 30, 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
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Kazakhstan says some dual-use goods getting to Russia A senior official said items like microchips are being subjected to particularly rigorous scrutiny. Jun 28, 2023
Uzbekistan: Parallel imports ensure flow of Chevrolets to Russia The latest Uzbek-assembled vehicle to grace Russian showrooms is the Damas minivan. Jun 28, 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
Turkmenistan: A sporting chance Ashgabat is going down the sportswashing route to improve its reputation, but sporting success itself looks distant. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 27, 2023