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
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
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
Uzbekistan disappoints with secretively adopted religion law Restrictive rules banning the independent practice of religion are still in force. 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
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
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
Uzbekistan forces back fleeing Afghan troops It is the second time in a few days that Kabul-loyal forces have resorted to fleeing across the border. Jun 24, 2021
Uzbekistan news site protests at fine over religious reporting A court ruling suggests the authorities are intent on limiting free access to information about religion. Jun 23, 2021
Uzbekistan denies new opposition party registration The party has sustained considerable harassment since it was formed. Jun 21, 2021
Uzbekistan: Campaign on non-state Islam kicking up a gear Students abroad repatriated, beards shorn, suspected extremists arrested. Jun 21, 2021
Uzbekistan: Spokesman’s memory stick-eating highlights distrust in press A TV crew was filming a piece on a market fire when their footage was swallowed. Jun 17, 2021
Uzbekistan: Container beauty salons bring jobs to the regions This is all part of Mirziyoyev's plans to promote female employment. Jun 16, 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
Uzbekistan: In a change of tack, president preaches supply-side economics Forcing traders to keep prices low will not fix the problem, he said. Jun 9, 2021
Uzbekistan: Top lawmaker calls for deporting the LGBT community en masse Tashkent appears to have hardened its line on the issue. Jun 7, 2021
Uzbekistan: Clerics declare fatwa against dangerous driving A driver who dies because of their own mistake will now be deemed to have committed suicide. Jun 4, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Uzbekistan: More journalists in the dock Effect.uz has dabbled in unethical practices, but it's not what got them into trouble. May 28, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
Uzbekistan: Survey reveals troubling levels of tolerance for domestic violence A strong majority believe difficult marriages should be preserved for the sake of children. May 19, 2021
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay? Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully? Chris Rickleton May 17, 2021
Uzbekistan: Citizen journalist's prison sentence horrifies reform advocates Otabek Sattoriy received a six-and-a-half year prison sentence on what his defenders say were spurious charges. May 10, 2021
