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 | In Azerbaijan, Turkish leader has eyes on Iran Turkey’s president appears to be positioning himself as a protector of all Turks, including Azerbaijani Turks in Iran. Eldar Mamedov Dec 14, 2020
Uzbekistan poised to start trials on Chinese COVID-19 vaccine 5,000 people are taking part in the trials. Dec 10, 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
Kyrgyzstan: Protests flourish as crises mount on all sides Acting President Japarov came to power on the crest of rallies, but will he know how to deal with them as leader? Nov 2, 2020
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang fugitives secure asylum status But China appears to be trying to make sure no more escape. Chris Rickleton Oct 31, 2020
Perspectives | How U.S. hawks’ fixation on Iran endangers Middle East Christians A facile and naïve plan being discussed in Washington risks backfiring on Iran’s minority Christians. Eldar Mamedov Oct 31, 2020
Kremlin-linked “propaganda factory” eyes Central Asia, China The Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute is also targeting India. Casey Michel Oct 29, 2020
Perspectives | Why Kazakhstan’s leaders fear regional unrest Rigged elections have created political crises in two other post-Soviet countries this year, leaving Nur-Sultan edgy ahead of a parliamentary vote. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Oct 27, 2020
Poll shows Uzbeks, like neighbors, growing leery of Chinese investments Uzbekistan logs the biggest increase in ambivalence toward China. David Trilling Oct 22, 2020
Perspectives | Witnessing the limits of Chinese power in Kyrgyzstan Beijing has yet to learn how to navigate messy politics, even when ignoring them hurts its image and interests. Srdjan Uljevic Oct 14, 2020
Uzbekistan to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials Officials say Uzbekistan plans to produce its own vaccine when tests are done. Sep 30, 2020
Tajikistan revives on-off dispute with Iran Tehran summoned the Tajik ambassador to account for accusations of supporting terrorism. Sep 30, 2020
Interview | Kazakh from China fights to free his family Fear of the Chinese authorities had kept Zhengis Zarhan silent about the abuses his wife was suffering in Xinjiang, until they did something to her that made him “crazy”. Fazil Munir Sep 24, 2020