Spy’s confession sheds light on Russian espionage in Georgia The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2022
Kazakhstan “separatists” sentenced amid poisonous Kremlin rhetoric The announcement seems to be tied to a deranged post on the former Russian president’s social media. Aug 4, 2022
As Georgia imagines its European future, it looks at its past The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations? Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 1, 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
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
Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
Following war, Russian Jews congregate in Yerevan Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine. Ani Mejlumyan Jun 15, 2022
China waging a forever crackdown in Xinjiang – document leak Authorities believe long-term detention for many is the only way to keep the lid on discontent. Jun 13, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Kyrgyzstan’s donkeys-to-China trade courts controversy, corruption Religious mores, politics and the coronavirus have cast a shadow over one of the few Kyrgyz products China buys. Aigerim Turgunbaeva, Chris Rickleton May 30, 2022
Turkmenistan: Colt of personality Doing business with Russia and Kazakhstan, reopening borders, and honoring the former president’s favorite horse. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 24, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
Turkmenistan: Keeping tabs on discord Micromanaging the lives of women and students, Chinese defense cooperation, and still yearning for a trans-Caspian pipeline. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 3, 2022
Will landlocked Kazakhstan prove a lure for Russian beach bums? Kazakhstan is set to become the new Turkey, according to enthusiastic sales pitches from Russian travel agencies. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022