Perspectives | Uzbekistan’s Islamic revival opens door to divorce by mistake What the old secular society saw as a careless or angry remark can now be taken seriously, often to a family’s regret. Niginakhon Uralova Jul 13, 2021
Turkmenistan: As Taliban arrives at the gates, diplomats and army scramble Turkmenistan is showing itself happy to work with the Taliban. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 13, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Old faces and businesspeople dominate local vote A small liberal-leaning opposition party failed to overcome the threshold of votes needed. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2021
Kyrgyzstan tightens control over NGOs, taps anti-Western sentiment Critics say the law aims to mire non-government organizations in bureaucracy. Bermet Talant Jul 12, 2021
Villagers in shadow of Kyrgyzstan dam incensed by Uzbekistan deal The land transfer has fueled anger and rumors about Kyrgyzstan’s new populist leadership. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2021
What does the Taliban’s ascendancy mean for Tajikistan? Tajik officials no longer speak about the militants with complete disdain. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 9, 2021
Will Kazakhstan reap fruits of China’s crypto crackdown? The energy-intensive cryptomining process is a source of growing environmental concern. Chris Rickleton Jul 8, 2021
Kazakhstan unveils ambitious green-hydrogen project The megaproject would make Kazakhstan an energy hub, but the country’s track record is not encouraging. Zholdas Orisbayev Jul 8, 2021
Video appears to show Taliban controlling Tajikistan trade In the recording, a Taliban representative assures a driver that he should expect no troubles. Jul 7, 2021
Kazakhstan’s golden man gets the Oliver Stone treatment The documentary spans over an exhausting eight hours. Joanna Lillis Jul 7, 2021
Uzbekistan disappoints with secretively adopted religion law Restrictive rules banning the independent practice of religion are still in force. Jul 7, 2021
Turkey kidnaps Kyrgyz businessman, Bishkek affects to be surprised Inandi's wife believes he has been tortured. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 6, 2021
Turkmenistan: Deaths of despair The president hints at a suicide problem. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 6, 2021
As Tajikistan mobilizes 20,000 troops, Taliban says it poses no threat The number of Afghan troops that have fled into Tajikistan is now more than 1,500. Jul 6, 2021
Uzbekistan bracing for possible Afghan refugee crisis A freshly installed camp outside the city of Termez counts up to 80 tents. Jul 3, 2021
Russia frets about ISIS in Afghanistan, Central Asia looks sanguine As the Taliban advances inside Afghanistan, Moscow talks up the threat from Islamic State. Jul 2, 2021
Kazakhstan: Black market in fake coronavirus passports booms Conspiracy theories have fueled the low update for vaccination. Joanna Lillis Jul 2, 2021
Kazakhstan: Activist detained for hypothetical anti-China picket Baibolat Kunbolat has been relentless in his campaign on Xinjiang. Jul 1, 2021
Kazakhstan reaches tentative sanctions-ducking oil deal with Belarus Russia could play the spoiler, though. Almaz Kumenov Jun 30, 2021
Kazakhstan: Almaty nonchalant over earthquake fears As Kazakhstan awaits the Big One, its seismologists are underfunded while ever-taller buildings rise in the earthquake-prone commercial capital. Almaz Kumenov Jun 30, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan leaders talk, but produce little of note Any hopes the meeting would produce a breakthrough on the border were dashed. Jun 30, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - June Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Jun 30, 2021
Turkmenistan: Putting on a show Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue? Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 29, 2021
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan report fresh Afghan troop crossings Tajiks are offering the troops a haven, but the Uzbeks are taking a firmer line. Jun 28, 2021
Kazakhstan: Another troubled minnow bank allowed to die The question that lingers is why it was allowed to survive this long? Jun 25, 2021
