As Kyrgyzstan officials convey mixed messages on food security, farmers struggle on Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year. Bakyt Ibraimov May 26, 2022
EU emerges as major player in Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations The last two meetings between the two countries’ leaders have been in Brussels. Moscow has noticed. Heydar Isayev, Joshua Kucera, Ani Mejlumyan May 25, 2022
Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. Bruce Pannier May 23, 2022
Tajikistan: Local residents say Pamiri leader killed by government troops Mamadbokir Mamadbokirov had been wanted by the authorities since February. May 22, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Man sought for serving with Ukrainian army highlights Bishkek’s awkward position on war Taking part in foreign conflicts can be punished by up to eight years in prison. Nurbek Bekmurzaev May 22, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Tajikistan: Crisis-gripped government opts to pick deadly fight in the Pamirs Officials insist only armed men have been killed, but chatter on social media describes at least some of the fatalities as civilians. May 18, 2022
Tajikistan: At least one killed in Pamirs unrest Khorog has reportedly been encircled by government troops and internet connections have been suspended. May 17, 2022
Kazakhstan seals deal to produce Turkish drones under license Russia has already shows signs of bridling at military cooperation between Nur-Sultan and Ankara. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2022
In wake of war defeat, Armenia seeks to loosen gun laws Supporters of a new bill say the country needs to strengthen civilian defense. But skeptics say it could lead to increased gun crimes. Arshaluis Mgdesyan May 12, 2022
Armenia announces, but doesn’t reveal, six new points in negotiations with Azerbaijan It is a response to Azerbaijan’s earlier five-point proposal, but the secrecy around it has only increased suspicion among Armenians. Heydar Isayev, Ani Mejlumyan May 10, 2022
Tajikistan: ISKP claims new cross-border attack, officials deny The militant group claimed last month that it had launched a rocket attack on Uzbekistan. Kamila Ibragimova May 9, 2022
Turkmenistan: Keeping tabs on discord Micromanaging the lives of women and students, Chinese defense cooperation, and still yearning for a trans-Caspian pipeline. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 3, 2022
Uzbekistan denies Russian claim it violated Afghanistan’s airspace Tashkent has also announced it will not return Afghan aircraft flown by pilots fleeing the Taliban last summer. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Community, deprivation, passion and joy in the holy month of Ramadan A look back at how Osh celebrated the Islamic holy month, which ended with 13,000 men praying on the city's main square this morning. Danil Usmanov May 2, 2022
