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
Tajikistan: Secretive terror trial crushes hope for answers The government’s case has holes. And the trial looks designed to keep as much information as possible from reaching the public. Dec 5, 2018
Tajikistan: Shots fired in Khorog, rallies planned Pamiri leaders have travelled outside their region for the first time in five years, possibly for talks. Nov 5, 2018
Damming with strong praise: Tajikistan to name power plant after president? Rahmon is object of a mounting personality cult. Oct 30, 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
Uzbekistan: Is Gulnara Karimova out of prison? Sources have told RFE/RL she has been returned to house arrest. Oct 3, 2018
Tajikistan: Leaders introduced to president-to-be? Unconfirmed speculation is that presidential elections could held as soon as 2019. Oct 1, 2018
Video | Uzbekistan: A rave on the Aral Sea As the partying carried on into the night, locals’ wariness faded and they joined in the fun. Peter Leonard, Video by Danil Usmanov Sep 17, 2018
Tajikistan: Is rumored amnesty for real or a bluff? One moment there is talk of opposition figures being released, the next, officials are assaulting activists. Sep 11, 2018
Multimedia | Uzbekistan’s Maqom festival: A sensory overload The Maqom Art International Forum was a Disneyland of Uzbek culture with something for everyone. Peter Leonard, Photos by Danil Usmanov Sep 10, 2018
Iran factor seen in Tajikistan’s stranded trucks Relations between Tajikistan and Iran have fallen to an all-time low of late. Sep 4, 2018
Tajikistan: Alleged security services agent reveals assassination plot The man claims he received orders to kill IRPT leader Muhiddin Kabiri. Aug 23, 2018
Tajikistan releases whistleblower but leaves conviction in place Khairullo Mirsaidov will walk free but have to pay $8,500 in fines. Aug 22, 2018