EurasiaChat: Intrigue in Central Asia's ruling palaces In the latest edition of EurasiaChat, impressions from Tajikistan, Russian soft power, Turkmen foreign policy, and tales of elite infighting. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Oct 2, 2023
Uzbekistan: President demands swift investigation into huge Tashkent blast At least one person was killed as a result of nighttime explosion. Sep 28, 2023
Uzbekistan: Secretive extortion trial ends with long sentences for journalists Daliyev and his accomplices are accused of having used blackmail to get large amounts of money from top officials. Sep 27, 2023
Xinjiang crackdown downplayed during Chinese nationalities rep’s visit to Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 22, 2023
EurasiaChat: Speaking truth to (and about) power Kyrgyzstan's Media Struggles, Electricity Woes, and Uzbekistan's Religious Discourse. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard Sep 18, 2023
Central Asia's leaders get into specifics on trade-boosting initiatives The fifth consultative meeting of the region's presidents was rich with dialogue on practicalities, but implementation is a tricky task. Sep 15, 2023
China mobilizing Central Asia’s support on Taiwan issue An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 8, 2023
Uzbekistan: Presidential administration shakeup hints at nervousness among leadership A once fast-rising young politician is on the outs, and the president's daughter is on the rise. Sep 7, 2023
Turkmenistan: Uzbek to the future Ties with Uzbekistan have never been so strong. The situation is producing tangible results. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 5, 2023
EurasiaChat: The rough with the smooth in Kyrgyzstan How a bike ride showed the depth of Kyrgyz hospitality, and the places where tensions persist nevertheless. This and more in the latest EurasiaChat podcast. Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova, EurasiaChat Sep 4, 2023
Central Asia: Could Kazakh-Chinese joint venture export drones to Russia? Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 30, 2023
Turkmenistan: Union busting Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan. Aug 29, 2023
Central Asia: Quiet flows the natural gas from Eurasia to China An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 24, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Uzbekistan: Three police officers sentenced over Karakalpakstan abuses It is not known if more police officers are being prosecuted for misconduct during the July 2022 unrest. Aug 8, 2023
Turkmenistan: Party of three Afghanistan's canal project is deepening anxieties on water security. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 8, 2023
EurasiaChat: Doing business with the Taliban Also, the danger from glaciers is here now, and growing number of Central Asian labor migrants face the risk of becoming undocumented in Russia. Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova, EurasiaChat Aug 7, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
Uzbekistan: Another citizen journalist falls prey to investigators Haydarov is best known for his vocal criticism of officials in his native Ferghana region. Jul 31, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023 Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data. Justin Burke Jul 26, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
