China business briefing: Unclear borders, uneasy neighbors Our monthly briefing on China in Central Asia. Yau Tsz Yan Aug 3, 2020
Tajikistan suspends electricity deliveries to Uzbekistan Tajikistan says low snowfall has hindered output at its hydropower plants. Jul 31, 2020
Uzbekistan: Journalists detained for sharing link to news article The website that posted the item claims it was hacked. Jul 27, 2020
Uzbekistan: After a positive start, coronavirus driving health system to precipice “They don’t have enough drugs. Don’t believe the statistics.” Jul 24, 2020
Uzbekistan returns to its roots with cannabis cultivation Hemp uses less water than cotton, a fact that should excite farmers in the rapidly desiccating region. Jul 21, 2020
Uzbekistan: Return of Soviet hero’s monument revives history debates As in other parts of the former Soviet Union, Uzbekistan has a complicated relationship with the legacy of the war against Nazi Germany. Jul 10, 2020
Uzbekistan: Second lockdown imposed, bringing specter of more economic pain The economy is set to contract sharply this year as a result of the crisis. Jul 8, 2020
Volkswagen, Skoda to set up shop in Uzbekistan The plant is slated to eventually produce 20,000 units anually Jun 30, 2020
Uzbekistan: Police to fit interrogation rooms with recording equipment The death in custody of Alijon Abdukarimov has triggered calls for urgent police reforms. Jun 26, 2020
The modern-day struggle sessions of Central Asia The apology or recantation is uploaded to social media. Often, there is a pretense of the repentance being voluntary. But that is not always the case. Jun 25, 2020
Moscow’s delayed Victory Day in photos Most foreign leaders stayed away, but Putin’s Central Asian crew is a dependable lot. Jun 24, 2020
Uzbekistan scrambles to respond to torture death in police custody Police announced almost two weeks after the fact that the officers responsible had been arrested. Jun 15, 2020
Turkey’s classical fusion master recalls childhood influences in Central Asia Today celebrated for blending classical music with Turkish folk tunes, Anjelika Akbar’s education was strictly Soviet, intolerant to non-classical styles. Matt Hanson Jun 10, 2020
Uzbekistan: Heartbreak and despair for expat laborers trapped by COVID Tens of thousands of Uzbek workers are trying to get home. In Uzbekistan itself, however, not everybody is eager to see them. Jun 5, 2020
Uzbekistan pledges huge investments in troubled exclave PM Aripov said $100 million will be spent overhauling Sokh. Jun 4, 2020
Chinese business briefing: Working overtime Many Chinese workers have been stuck in Central Asia during the coronavirus lockdown, forced to work overtime to meet production quotas. Yau Tsz Yan Jun 4, 2020
Here’s looking at EAEU #1: Blowing hot and cold As Uzbekistan sniffs around the bloc from the outside, there is evidence of cooling enthusiasms inside. Peter Leonard Jun 4, 2020
Uzbekistan: Border dispute draws focus onto neglected exclave If nothing else, this latest conflagration has apparently convinced officials in Tashkent about Sokh’s plight. Jun 3, 2020
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan border dustup prompts rapid-reaction diplomacy The presidents spoke by phone, garnering plaudits for their conflict-containment efforts. Jun 1, 2020
Uzbekistan keeps up heat on marginal Islamic groups Police say they have embarked on a nationwide sweep for Hizb ut-Tahrir members. May 29, 2020
U.S. experiments with three-way dialogue with Uzbekistan, Afghanistan Washington may pursue a similar format with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan. May 28, 2020
Uzbekistan: Critics of state TV’s disaster coverage fired Critics of the station's Sardoba dam coverage say it is too upbeat and intent on covering up problems. May 27, 2020
Uzbekistan bristles at Russia wading into language law debate A draft bill envision fines for officials using languages other than Uzbek in office work. May 19, 2020
Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Uzbeks cautiously, anxiously, eye return to familiar patterns Newly restored freedoms in the three countries have not come without problems and worries. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 18, 2020
Uzbekistan: Dam collapse raises uncomfortable questions Developments since the tragedy are prompting questions about the extent to which the Mirziyoyev government welcomes real scrutiny. May 15, 2020
