Central Asia scrambles for clear response as Afghanistan crisis spills over Eurasianet sources say dozens of planes from Afghanistan have landed in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan over the last 24 hours. Kamila Ibragimova Aug 16, 2021
Central Asia and Afghanistan: Enemies at the gate? The Taliban has assured the region’s governments that it has no designs on them, but can it keep more hostile groups in check? Chris Rickleton Aug 13, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places That Central Asia's presidents seemed to enjoy themselves together was itself a breakthrough. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 10, 2021
Taliban, weather, geopolitics: Afghanistan’s Kyrgyz wrestle with ‘stay or go?’ The small community has been thrust back into the news by the Taliban advance. But there are no easy answers to questions about their future. Bermet Talant Aug 9, 2021
Border closure deepens isolation of Tajikistan’s Pamir highlands The isolated region is struggling to secure food supplies. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 30, 2021
Tajikistan: President’s home district to get a dramatic upgrade Danghara used to be a rural backwater, but it has benefitted from a targeted building boom. Jul 30, 2021
Tajikistan: Afghan crisis serves as opportunity to show off military might Central Asian leaders are engaged in a balancing act, showing they are content to live with the Taliban’s ascendancy in Afghanistan while signaling they will deal firmly with any trouble that might spill over. Jul 23, 2021
Russia shows tentative willingness to let U.S. use Central Asia bases Moscow wants to heavily constrain Washington's scope for action, however. Jul 19, 2021
Tajikistan’s Pamiris cool on Taliban threat, but bemoan plight of Afghan kinfolk There is a yawning chasm between the faint alarmism being telegraphed by President Emomali Rahmon’s government and the realities on the ground. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 15, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tajikistan braces for spillover from Afghanistan unrest 134 Afghan troops were forced to flee across the border under attack from the Taliban. Jun 23, 2021
Tajikistan: COVID-19 crisis escalates, forcing government to drop denials China has delivered 300,000 doses of vaccine, but will the public want them? Kamila Ibragimova Jun 21, 2021
Tajikistan: China attaches strings to $204m highway grant Chinese companies will get all the contracts to do the work. Jun 18, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Government provides little comfort to drought-hit farmers Water is scarce and food prices already rising. Jun 17, 2021
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan do $1 billion in deals, eye trade bonanza If expectation meets reality, Tajiks could one day do more trade with Uzbeks than with Russians. Kamila Ibragimova Jun 11, 2021
Tajikistan nets hundreds of millions from donors to build roads While foreigners pay for Tajikistan’s roads, elite insiders reap the rewards. Kamila Ibragimova Jun 8, 2021
Tajikistan shares irrigation water with Kazakhstan Diverting 315 million cubic meters could help Kazakhstan avoid a summer of drought. Almaz Kumenov Jun 2, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: MPs pursue special status for conflict-stricken region Officials hope tax breaks may promote job creation in the economically depressed area. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 28, 2021
Tajikistan: COVID strikes again, despite official denials The government appears to be taking active measures to cover up the new outbreak. Kamila Ibragimova May 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan turns back Tajik nationals as tensions persist Bishkek says travel restrictions will remain in place until border tensions are resolved. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 26, 2021
