An eclipse over Samarkand left us a treasure Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky’s first trip to Central Asia in 1907 was a bust – except for the photographs he made. David Trilling Dec 31, 2018
After two years, Uzbekistan still looks wobbly on the reform tightrope Mirziyoyev’s economic reforms have produced wins and losses, while he has tiptoed around the thorny matter of political reforms. Dec 21, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Low-energy president ducks responsibilities Jeenbekov's end-of-year presser was a shrug-heavy event. Dec 20, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Whimpering ex-president clutches at straws in political showdown Atambayev is changing his tune as he tries to scope out allies. Dec 12, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s former president, Roza Otunbayeva, discusses China, her successors, and regrets The first woman to lead a Central Asian country discussed China, her successors’ rivalry, and regrets from her time in office. Maria Mammina Dec 5, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential rift widens over campaign irregularity allegations Atambayev has renewed hostilities with Jeenbekov following a phony stalemate. Nov 19, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: As political winds change, iconic newspaper again tussled over Investigators are looking into whether the change of ownership at Vecherniy Bishkek in 2015 was legal. Oct 31, 2018
Selfies, social media and the absurdities of Kyrgyzstan politics High-altitude heckling led to an unlikely reunion of one-time foes. Oct 24, 2018
Putin charms Uzbekistan with big deals, huge delegation Some $27 billion worth of commercial deals were signed during his visit to Tashkent. Oct 22, 2018
Uzbekistan and Russia: Chilly weather, warm relations Vladimir Putin is coming to town. His hosts are expecting $20 billion in new contracts, but what does he want in return? Oct 17, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Government treads water after social ministry meltdown One top official got into trouble for taking along relatives to work trips overseas Oct 12, 2018
Can Kyrgyzstan’s president take a joke? Jeenbekov has been at pains to strike a different note from his thin-skinned predecessor, but some habits seem hard to break. Oct 10, 2018
Uzbekistan: Is Gulnara Karimova out of prison? Sources have told RFE/RL she has been returned to house arrest. Oct 3, 2018
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential immunity-stripping talk reawakened The MP pushing the move says he has ex-President Almazbek Atambayev in his crosshairs Oct 1, 2018
Kyrgyzstan’s ombudsman pick: a sign of the times? Tokun Mamytov is a former KGB agent who previously served two deposed presidents. Sep 28, 2018