Xinjiang crackdown downplayed during Chinese nationalities rep’s visit to Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 22, 2023
In Kazakhstan, comedy is no laughing matter A Russian comedy group getting concerts canceled over its support for the Ukraine war is another harbinger of where public sentiment lies. Almaz Kumenov Sep 15, 2023
Turkmenistan: Union busting Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan. Aug 29, 2023
Georgia and Armenia are complicated havens for Russian LGBTQ émigrés Many are looking to move on. Andrea Palasciano Aug 18, 2023
Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
Perspectives: The Wikipedia browsing habits of South Caucasians Georgians take a strong interest in their distant regal past, Armenia favours poets, and Azerbaijan is firmly focused on a nationalist narrative. Hans Gutbrod Jul 28, 2023
Turkmenistan: Watched over by CCTVs of loving grace Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 25, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Pro-war Russian star’s concerts cancelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Leps claims he has paid out bounties to Russian troops for destroying Ukrainian tanks Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Russia: Spyware firms looking to export surveillance technology to Central Asia – report Russia has greatly improved surveillance capabilities since the 2018 Telegram debacle. Justin Burke Jul 3, 2023
Rift widens between Armenian Church, government The Armenian Church is boldly criticizing the country's secular leaders, particularly over their unpopular conciliatory moves in talks with Azerbaijan. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Jun 30, 2023
The secret life of Russians in Georgia Georgia has become a place where exiled Russian celebrities meet exiled Russian audiences. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 21, 2023
