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Behind the scenes with an American negotiator who helped forge a radical new level of U.S. engagement in Central Asia after 9/11.

While encouraging educational exchanges and agricultural innovation, Washington's first ambassador to Turkmenistan found government suspicion overwhelming.

The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe became a frenetic staging post for the Afghan war in late 2001.

Afghanistan will test China’s vision for itself.

The former U.S. ambassador to Turkmenistan describes close interactions with a paranoid and shortsighted dictator.

The recent violence toward LGBTQ+ activists and media in Georgia follows a long history of government inaction against radical right figures.

Moscow wants to heavily constrain Washington's scope for action, however.

As Tbilisi proudly announces its disdain for minority rights, how will its partners in Washington and Brussels react?

Tajiks are offering the troops a haven, but the Uzbeks are taking a firmer line.

Aluminum foil accounts for almost half of Armenian exports to the U.S.

The recent political crisis has established the EU as Georgia’s most important Western partner.

The unprecedented White House statement was welcomed by Armenians around the world, and viewed in the Caucasus through the lens of last year’s war with Azerbaijan.

New pressure from Washington will make China look even closer at Central Asia.

The U.S. and EU have been heavily involved in mediating between Georgia's feuding political parties, but so far to no avail.

Another prestigious Western journal publishes the author without declaring her conflicts of interest.

Military officials deny suggestions that the base was contaminated.

Beijing is redefining “multilateralism” to better suit its needs.

The security pledge could encourage international investors to get involved.

Following Trump’s erratic approach, Biden’s team of experienced pros are expected to try to reengage the region. Will they be able to?

Beyond the memes, nascent democracies are horrified by the violence in Washington, DC.

While he remains free, Bishkek may struggle to negotiate for American aid.

The visit highlighted disorder at home and America’s waning power abroad.

The terminal state of the economy remains paramount in the minds of those wishing to leave.

The book dispels a widely held misperception in the West that Putin is an omnipotent puppet-master, pulling all the strings in Russian disinformation operations. The reality is not so exotic.

A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians.