China hedging on Russia over Ukraine war Beijing’s aid for Ukraine is indicative of a “say one thing, do another” stance toward Russia. Mar 9, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: China-born MP’s seat in the balance amid scandal, confusion Orgalcha’s company has backed the president, leading some to suspect he is bending the rules to favor her. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Dec 22, 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
Kazakhstan looks to nuclear amid crypto-driven energy shortage The country no longer has a choice, the president says. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2021
China and Georgia indifferent about each other – new paper Neither side seems to know what it wants from the other. Oct 21, 2021
Kazakhstan bars entry to Xinjiang repression researcher Bunin has also been banned from entering Uzbekistan. Sep 6, 2021
Kazakhstan: Activist detained for hypothetical anti-China picket Baibolat Kunbolat has been relentless in his campaign on Xinjiang. Jul 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: First lady’s prominence sets tongues wagging Aigul Japarova's charity is helping raise her profile. Jun 14, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Perspectives | Xi’an meeting marks a new chapter for China in Central Asia As the only major power at the table, China sets the agenda. Srdjan Uljevic May 20, 2021
China hounds Xinjiang data collectors A project that catalogs the victims of Chinese repression has been targeted by Beijing’s wolf warriors and Central Asian governments. Chris Rickleton May 12, 2021
Event | Blunting Russian, Chinese efforts to undermine liberalism Just as Russia and China are increasingly coordinating, democracies must work together to reinforce their open systems, said a leading expert. Apr 21, 2021
Perspectives | Beijing’s “Health Silk Road” abandons Central Asia Yet another fashionable slogan means nothing when it’s needed most. Aruzhan Meirkhanova Mar 30, 2021
Perspectives | China’s Central Asia strategy in the age of ‘extreme competition’ New pressure from Washington will make China look even closer at Central Asia. Srdjan Uljevic Mar 29, 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