Kyrgyzstan: First lady’s prominence sets tongues wagging Aigul Japarova's charity is helping raise her profile. Jun 14, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Perspectives | Xi’an meeting marks a new chapter for China in Central Asia As the only major power at the table, China sets the agenda. Srdjan Uljevic May 20, 2021
China hounds Xinjiang data collectors A project that catalogs the victims of Chinese repression has been targeted by Beijing’s wolf warriors and Central Asian governments. Chris Rickleton May 12, 2021
Event | Blunting Russian, Chinese efforts to undermine liberalism Just as Russia and China are increasingly coordinating, democracies must work together to reinforce their open systems, said a leading expert. Apr 21, 2021
Perspectives | Beijing’s “Health Silk Road” abandons Central Asia Yet another fashionable slogan means nothing when it’s needed most. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Mar 30, 2021
Perspectives | China’s Central Asia strategy in the age of ‘extreme competition’ New pressure from Washington will make China look even closer at Central Asia. Srdjan Uljevic Mar 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: What did Japarov get in Russia? A lot of goodwill, but not much else for the time being. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 1, 2021
After tentative start, Kazakhstan is obliterating Xinjiang activism Kazakhstan is no longer a safe haven for asylum seekers from China. Chris Rickleton Feb 22, 2021
Perspectives | Among friends: China’s new, exclusive multilateralism Beijing is redefining “multilateralism” to better suit its needs. Srdjan Uljevic Feb 16, 2021
Report: China sharpens influencing efforts as impact dulls COVID and the Uighur crackdown are undermining Beijing’s image-crafting, a new report argues. Feb 15, 2021
China and Central Asian states lead transnational repression – report Uzbekistan, Russia and Tajikistan are found among the top five offenders. Feb 4, 2021
Perspectives | The BRI is not at the end of the road Don’t judge the Belt and Road Initiative by its bottom line. Beijing wants to make the rules. Srdjan Uljevic Dec 16, 2020
Perspectives | What happened to China’s ‘peaceful rise’? Recent events on China’s periphery confirm that Beijing is playing a long game for regional dominance. Srdjan Uljevic Nov 12, 2020
China business briefing: Not happy with Kyrgyzstan Beijing keeps its cool when admonishing wayward satrapies. It has perfected the cold shoulder. Niva Yau Nov 3, 2020