Pashinyan-Lukashenko spat intensifies, threatening CSTO schism The dispute between Armenia and Belarus – along with its other post-Soviet allies – risks leaving Yerevan geopolitically exposed. Joshua Kucera Nov 21, 2018
Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018
Taliban holds talks in Uzbekistan Discussions reportedly focused on railroads and power lines. Aug 13, 2018
Perspectives | Navigating Xinjiang’s security checkpoints It’s not hard to spot the ethno-racial profiling Chinese authorities use to clamp down on Uighur resistance. Darren Byler Apr 30, 2018
Azerbaijan reaches deal with Belarus over missile purchases - report The deal had, according to earlier reports, been blocked by Armenia. Joshua Kucera Apr 18, 2018
Armenia Reportedly Blocks Belarus-Azerbaijan Arms Deal While it appears to be a victory for Yerevan, Azerbaijan remains one of Belarus's largest weapons customers. Joshua Kucera Feb 6, 2018
Report: China Building Military Base on Afghan-Tajik Border The two sides announced their intention to “deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields including anti-terrorism operations, and push forward the state and military relations between the two countries.” Joshua Kucera Jan 8, 2018