The case against China at the ICC Rodney Dixon, lawyer for victims of Chinese repression in Xinjiang, speaks with Eurasianet about seeking justice at the International Criminal Court and how Central Asian countries are vulnerable. Aug 12, 2022
Perspectives | Beijing and Moscow clash over Kazakhstan’s oil China wants Russia to stop interfering with Kazakh oil exports. Joe Webster, Paddy Ryan Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Afghanistan pays electricity debts to Uzbekistan but still owes Tajikistan Both have long-duration electricity supply agreements signed before the Taliban returned to power. Joanna Lillis Aug 2, 2022
Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 2022
Uzbekistan urges neighboring Afghanistan to cut ties to terror Since the Taliban seized power last summer, Uzbekistan has favored engagement over isolation. Joanna Lillis Jul 26, 2022
Uzbekistan: Electricity grid strained by heat Demand has surged as the population turns to air conditioners and refrigeration equipment to keep cool. Jul 26, 2022
Tajikistan: The cost of Chinese debt What is Tajikistan prepared to give China as it struggles to settle its liabilities? Jul 21, 2022
China & Central Asia: Xi seeks to “sinicize” Islam in Xinjiang The Chinese leader downplayed repression in the region, while hyping economic possibilities. Jul 20, 2022
Central Asia’s wild apple trees are disappearing Climate change and human activity threaten to drive the apple from its native soil by the end of the century, new research warns. Eshel Rosen Jul 19, 2022
Chinese miner promises Tajikistan jobs, but data inconsistent The Tajik-Chinese Mining Company is a major contributor to GDP, but its own numbers don’t always add up. Jul 15, 2022
Kyrgyzstan preps mining project with China in mind Authorities see Zhetim-Too as an opportunity to pare down debt to Beijing, arguing that environmental risks can be mitigated. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jul 14, 2022
In Kyrgyzstan's rush to build a key highway, homeowners suffer Locals say authorities are arbitrarily seizing their homes to make way for a road from China. Bakyt Ibraimov Jul 14, 2022
Islamic State threatens Central Asian and Chinese ventures in Afghanistan The terror group behind growing carnage in the wretched country says anyone working with the Taliban is a target. Lucas Webber Jul 6, 2022