Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia. Apr 5, 2024
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus The Israel factor looms large for Tehran. Eldar Mamedov Apr 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: Can a black spot on the Caspian Sea be called an oil spill? Satellite imagery doesn’t provide clear answers. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2024
Pashinyan puts kibosh on Karabakh government-in-exile Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool. Ani Avetisyan Apr 3, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2024
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
Tajikistan: Education collapse shattering dreams Schools are thousands of teachers short of requirement; Salaries are dismal, educators are demoralized, children are bored. Mar 28, 2024
Armenia: Government grappling with border delimitation dilemma No date set for territory handover. Mar 27, 2024
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have been subjected to threats, verbal abuse and increased harassment from law enforcement. Mar 25, 2024
Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say. Almaz Kumenov Mar 22, 2024
UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency. Mar 21, 2024
The risk of more conflict is a top concern in the Caucasus – report Georgians worry Putin might go nuclear. Mar 20, 2024
Armenia scouts path toward EU accession Public trust of Armenians toward Russia cratering. Ani Avetisyan Mar 19, 2024