Kazakh spin doctors try to tame anti-Russia mood Many Kazakhs are horrified by Moscow’s war in Ukraine, taking to social media with calls to distance their country from its closest partner. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 9, 2022
Russian journalists flee to Georgia Journalists from the final remnants of Russia’s independent media are trying to find refuge in their southern neighbor. But there are doubts about how safe it really is. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 9, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Opposition TV channel shuttered following Ukraine report Security services have made previous use of reprints from other outlets to pursue prosecutions. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 4, 2022
Memoir | Diplomacy in Ashgabat in the 1990s The former U.S. ambassador to Turkmenistan discusses lessons learned and missed opportunities in the early years of independence. Michael Cotter Feb 11, 2022
Uzbekistan: Lawmakers renew assault on TikTok A case of a young man kicking a 54-year-old in Samarkand has sparked widespread indignation. Feb 3, 2022
Tajikistan: Little person’s bigtime courts controversy A charismatic, handicapped singer has gone viral, triggering appearances with Russian superstars and a member of the ruling family. Dec 13, 2021
Kazakhstan: China protests reach landmark, despite official war of attrition Some protesters spend most of their pensions traveling daily to picket outside the Chinese consulate. Daniyar Moldabekov and Nazerke Kurmangazinova Dec 6, 2021
China’s footprint in Georgia causes anxiety Beijing’s influence is expanding in Georgia’s education sector, as Chinese businesses put down roots. Nino Bakradze Sep 23, 2021
Kazakhstan: 100 famed textbooks translated into Kazakh The project is intended to partially bridge the language knowledge gap with Russian. Almaz Kumenov Sep 23, 2021
Nuclear power riles Kazakhs once again Kazakhstan’s energy needs are overwhelmingly served by burning dirty coal. Zholdas Orisbayev Sep 16, 2021
Chinese geneticists link Kyrgyz to Pakistanis, while raising thorny ethical questions The DNA was collected in western China’s police state, Xinjiang. Could the subjects have said no without fearing retribution? David Trilling Sep 13, 2021
Kazakhstan: Teaching in Russian makes language nationalists see red Activists are concerned that Kazakh does not enjoy the status it deserves. Almaz Kumenov Sep 1, 2021
Kazakhstan: Mystery of khan’s remains close to being solved? Kenesary’s ascendancy to the status of national hero arrived with independence. Almaz Kumenov Sep 1, 2021
Perspectives | Remember the disappeared, but don’t forget their families The victims of state-sponsored disappearances include the families who wake up every day uncertain, missing a loved one whose fate is not known. Ivar Dale Aug 31, 2021
Uzbekistan: 115 victims of Soviet repression rehabilitated Many of the repressed were targeted for their religious beliefs. Aug 26, 2021