In remote, offline Kyrgyzstan, the best of the internet comes in a box A Q+A with the Internet Society Kyrgyzstan chapter’s co-founder about bringing internet to the most rural schools. Nov 25, 2020
Turkmenistan: The dammed united Travel bans, dams and Russian fans. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 24, 2020
China diversifies in Central Asia Beijing has adopted a new economic model for the region, investing less in major infrastructure and spreading its risk. Dirk van der Kley Nov 23, 2020
Kyrgyzstan: Hundreds rally against constitutional tinkering Changes to the constitution are widely perceived as another power grab by the man who recently seized all levers of government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 22, 2020
Kyrgyzstan limits livestock, food exports to avert shortages Farmers are concerned about their bottom line, however. Nov 20, 2020
Perspectives | Azerbaijan’s peace activists face harassment, and a reckoning For those of us advocating for progressive values in Azerbaijan, the war has been a setback. Bahruz Samadov Nov 20, 2020
Azerbaijan starts rebuilding in newly won territories Experts estimate that reconstruction could take 10 years and tens of billions of dollars. Ulkar Natiqqizi Nov 19, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's proposed new constitution provokes widespread revulsion The document has been dubbed a "Khanstitution" for the powers it gives the president. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Putin says Armenia could have stopped the war and kept Shusha The statement comes as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is coming under increasing criticism for his handling of the war and ceasefire negotiations. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's wacky electoral races There are more than 60 candidates hoping to run, but almost none are serious contenders. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2020
Kyrgyzstan's China debt: Between crowdfunding and austerity Beijing does not appear disposed to give too much leeway. Chris Rickleton Nov 17, 2020
Perspectives | Did Russia win the Karabakh war? Moscow at first responded to the war cautiously, but was in the end forced to intervene decisively. Was this a geopolitical coup or was Moscow’s hand forced? Laurence Broers Nov 17, 2020
Perspectives | Now comes a Karabakh war over cultural heritage Fears are growing in particular for Armenian monuments being handed over. Thomas de Waal Nov 16, 2020
Armenian PM under increased pressure after “civil war” threat Following a week of attacks from his opponents, now Pashinyan is being abandoned by some of his allies. Ani Mejlumyan Nov 16, 2020
After days of chaos, Armenia and Azerbaijan delay territory handover The messy reality on the ground in Kelbajar illustrates the difficulties to come in implementing the general principles of the ceasefire agreement. Joshua Kucera Nov 15, 2020