Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Central Asia leaders' meeting fizzles as Tajiks, Turkmens refuse to sign treaty The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia. Jul 21, 2022
China & Central Asia: Xi seeks to “sinicize” Islam in Xinjiang The Chinese leader downplayed repression in the region, while hyping economic possibilities. Jul 20, 2022
Kyrgyzstan heatwave spells power problems for Central Asia Kyrgyzstan’s main hydropower reservoir is being depleted rather than filled for the winter ahead. Joanna Lillis Jul 20, 2022
Central Asia’s wild apple trees are disappearing Climate change and human activity threaten to drive the apple from its native soil by the end of the century, new research warns. Eshel Rosen Jul 19, 2022
Kazakhstan: No sugarcoating the bitter pill of inflation and shortages Inflation on foodstuffs has hit nearly 20 percent and some commodities have gone up by 80 percent. Joanna Lillis Jul 14, 2022
Kyrgyzstan preps mining project with China in mind Authorities see Zhetim-Too as an opportunity to pare down debt to Beijing, arguing that environmental risks can be mitigated. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 14, 2022
In Kyrgyzstan's rush to build a key highway, homeowners suffer Locals say authorities are arbitrarily seizing their homes to make way for a road from China. Bakyt Ibraimov Jul 14, 2022
Facing down threats, Kyrgyz YouTube show fights for food safety When Kyrgyz laws don’t protect consumer, there is always the court of public opinion. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 13, 2022
Washington flags Central Asian states over potential sanctions-dodging The U.S. is pressing companies to show vigilance over export control evasion attempts. Joanna Lillis Jul 12, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Activists concerned violence against women not taken seriously Officials have urged journalists to dwell more on positive stories. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 11, 2022
The rights defender who dared challenge Kyrgyzstan’s security services Kamil Ruziyev took cases nobody else would and made plenty of enemies along the way. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jun 30, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Court acquits defendants over October 2020 unrest The events occurred in the same days that led to the rise of President Sadyr Japarov. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 29, 2022
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan border, a crisscross of smuggler tunnels The four smuggling tunnels found so far may only be a small part of the total. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 27, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities bristle at Black Death research Officials suspect a newly published paper on the 14th century plague is a plot to kill the country's tourism industry. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: How Minecraft brought play to a neglected urban community The popular video game helped kids improve their neighborhood and become more invested in its future. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 16, 2022
As Russian economy sputters, UK lures Central Asian labor migrants More than 7,000 Kyrgyz nationals applied for seasonal farming jobs in Britain. Joanna Lillis Jun 15, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Political analyst’s death deepens mistrust in security services Kazakbayev's wife says he was tortured by investigators; the security services deny this. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 14, 2022
Russian press attacking Kyrgyzstan’s leaders The barrage of negative coverage mirrors what happened to a former Kyrgyz president just before his ouster. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jun 14, 2022
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan spar over trade on China gateway Can customs data from either side be trusted? Joanna Lillis Jun 13, 2022
Kyrgyzstan National Bank predicts 20% decline in remittances The drop is far greater than what the country saw at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 10, 2022
China hectors Central Asia to steer clear of big power politics Foreign Minister Wang Yi used a visit to Central Asia to talk about the United States. But his counterparts wanted to talk business. Joanna Lillis Jun 8, 2022
Kyrgyzstan studies neighbors’ experiences returning children from Islamic State Any success adapting this first group of children could represent a lifeline for the estimated 400 Kyrgyzstani women and children still languishing in northeast Syria. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Jun 8, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutors use 2010 ethnic unrest as cudgel against government opponents Activists are bewildered by how the government has chosen to revisit the events of 2010 in this way. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Jun 7, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Controversy-mongering health minister ends up behind bars Beishenaliyev says he has been set up by vindictive prosecutors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 6, 2022