An eclipse over Samarkand left us a treasure Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky’s first trip to Central Asia in 1907 was a bust – except for the photographs he made. David Trilling Dec 31, 2018
2018: Eurasianet’s year in review Our managing editor recaps the top stories of the year. David Trilling Dec 28, 2018
The phantom white knights that would save Tajikistan’s banking sector There is no obvious reason to buy into Tojiksodirotbank, which is weighed down by crushing liabilities. So who are these mysterious Saudi and Chinese investors? Dec 27, 2018
Tajikistan: Authorities double down on jihadist link to prison riot Sources claim inmates recited funeral prayers before mounting revolt. Dec 21, 2018
Report: Hackers detect online protest-sniffing software in Kazakhstan The software was allegedly developed with help from Russia's security services. Almaz Kumenov Dec 21, 2018
Turkmenistan: The weight of this sad time we must obey Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 18, 2018
Book Review | A long-awaited account of Kazakhstan’s famine At least a quarter of Kazakhstan’s population died when Stalin decided the nomads must be settled. Joanna Lillis Dec 18, 2018
Turkmenistan: Firing of top industry officials gives more hints on crisis President Berdymukhamedov has blamed industry woes on corruption. Dec 17, 2018
Turkmenistan opens new front on alcohol in health drive It will become illegal to drink in parks, forests, beaches, airports, underpasses and elevators. Dec 14, 2018
German silent cinema and Uzbek music: An oddly satisfying match The audience was enthusiastic about the unusual pairing. Dec 13, 2018
Kazakhstan: National telecoms company becomes quasi-monopoly Two out of three mobile service providers are part state-controlled. Almaz Kumenov Dec 12, 2018
Tajikistan: From childhood outcast to Islamic State propaganda guru Abu Osama Noraki is viewed as a dangerous militant for his ability to draw Tajiks to the Islamic State cause through social media. Dec 12, 2018
Uzbekistan bets on dividends from Sufi revival Sufis were harassed by the old government. The new one sees tourist potential. Dec 11, 2018
Turkmenistan: Closing the TAPI loop While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 11, 2018
Kazakhstan: Minister says Facebook not blocked, just unpopular It is commonly assumed that internet censorship is intended to control access to opposition resources. Almaz Kumenov Dec 10, 2018