Devil in the details of Kyrgyzstan’s new-look constitution The referendum next month is expected to be approved easily. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
Uzbekistan: Opposition politician’s detention undermines democracy pledges Allakulov's unregistered party was due to hold a congress in Tashkent. Feb 28, 2021
Tajikistan: 70-year-old Jehovah’s Witness marks two years in jail Prosecutors used Shamil Khakimov’s Bible as evidence of “extremist” intent. Feb 27, 2021
Post-war report: Pashinyan misfired with insult of Russian missiles The missiles didn’t explode and were out of date, Armenia’s prime minister complained. Some Russians saw those as fighting words. But Russia is still looking to expand its military activities in Armenia. Our weekly column. Joshua Kucera Feb 26, 2021
Protest, prison and politics: The making of an activist in Kazakhstan “I did not serve four-and-a-half years in prison to come out and keep quiet.” Joanna Lillis Feb 26, 2021
Kazakhstan: New large oil field discovered in Caspian region Officials say it is the largest find in Mangystau province since Kazakhstan gained independence. Almaz Kumenov Feb 26, 2021
Armed forces call on Armenian PM to step down Pashinyan called the appeal a “coup attempt” and rallied his supporters at a demonstration in Yerevan’s center. Ani Mejlumyan Feb 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor’s fate uncertain once more The mine used to be President Japarov's cause célèbre, but these days he has to be more pragmatic. Chris Rickleton Feb 25, 2021
Georgia’s restaurants fight back against the lockdown The industry has been crippled. And with meager government aid, some have threatened civil disobedience. Giorgi Lomsadze Feb 24, 2021
Book review | A scholar’s memoir highlights the power of dissent in Russia The book offers a singular lesson in how determined individuals can outmaneuver an authoritarian state. Justin Burke Feb 24, 2021
Tajikistan’s excess mortality data belie COVID-19 denialism Authorities have not made any attempt to explain the abnormally high number of deaths last year. Feb 23, 2021
Turkmenistan: Berdy, it’s cold outside The president's sudden buck-passing to specialists is a little anxiety-inducing, since it may indicate something is wrong. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 23, 2021
Kazakhstan: Workers increasingly resorting to strikes, and succeeding Dialogue is preferred to confrontation, although salary imbalances are still strong. Almaz Kumenov Feb 23, 2021
Georgian authorities arrest opposition leader The arrest was the latest in the crisis that has beset Georgian politics as the opposition has refused to accept the results of elections last year. Joshua Kucera Feb 23, 2021