Kyrgyzstan: Ethnic sensibilities add painful dimension to property wrangle Many of the affected families were caught up in the ethnic unrest that tore through Osh in June 2010. This story has roots in those troubles. Bakyt Ibraimov Mar 18, 2021
China’s water use threatens Kazakhstan’s other big lake Climate change, farming and a lack of cooperation risk another Aral Sea disaster. David Trilling Mar 17, 2021
Uzbekistan: Shuttle traders say China strangling access Travel to China has grown harder in recent years, a period coinciding with Beijing’s crackdown on Muslims. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Mar 15, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Ballet troupe walkout shines light on culture underspending Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point. Chris Rickleton Mar 9, 2021
Not all roads lead to Georgia Last year’s war between Armenia and Azerbaijan could shake up trans-Caucasus trade, which has been dominated by Georgia for decades. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 8, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities worry over fuel, food cost rises The government has limited fuel exports, citing the need to stabilize prices. Chris Rickleton Mar 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Waiting and loathing on the Chinese border It can take four days to get to the front of the line at this bitterly cold pass almost two miles high. Danil Usmanov Mar 4, 2021
Kazakhstan: Exporters lose money to China anti-coronavirus regime Kazakh officials say the Chinese are breaking their legal commitments. Almaz Kumenov Mar 4, 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
Kyrgyzstan: Kumtor’s fate uncertain once more The mine used to be President Japarov's cause célèbre, but these days he has to be more pragmatic. Chris Rickleton Feb 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Perplexity reigns as corrupt ex-customs boss is arrested anew This time Matraimov is facing money-laundering charges. Feb 19, 2021
A brewing Islamic scandal in Kyrgyzstan The mufti is accused of misusing funds. He says this is all a plot to remove him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 15, 2021
Russia using crisis in Tajikistan to advance EAEU agenda? Dushanbe is desperate to resume flights to Russian cities. Feb 12, 2021
What does China’s BRI mean for Central Asia’s water future? The Belt and Road Initiative could exacerbate Central Asia’s water tensions, a new paper argues, and Beijing seems to have thought little about the risks. Feb 11, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Customs kingpin behind vast smuggling operation gets $3,000 fine The ruling will undermine President Japarov's claims to being a corruption-buster. Feb 11, 2021