UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency. Mar 21, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Uzbekistan: Kitschy Bukhara development proceeds amid growing objections UNESCO has indicated that it is opposed to the project. Mar 11, 2024
Uzbekistan: Dozens repatriated after illegally traveling to U.S. One returnee said he had spent $10,000 on making the trip. Mar 4, 2024
Georgia: Amid tension with the West, Tbilisi makes it easier for Georgians to head East Visa-free travel to China an outgrowth of budding ‘strategic partnership.’ Feb 29, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan install water-monitoring stations on border The monitoring posts will provide automated and real-time digital data on the volumes of water passing through them. Feb 26, 2024
Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kazakhstan: Major data hack bears Chinese fingerprints The targeted individuals apparently included employees of the National Security Committee and the Defense Ministry. Almaz Kumenov Feb 22, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Uzbekistan: Fines doled out to polluters in rearguard action against dirty air Tashkent and Novo-Angren power plants will be required to pay about $160,000 for flouting air quality standards. Feb 13, 2024
Report: Beard-wearers singled out for harassment in Uzbekistan Police patrolling a Tashkent shopping complex are said to have detained at least 10 people wearing beards. Feb 12, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024