Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024
US to help Armenia modernize its military Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much. Ani Avetisyan Apr 16, 2024
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices. Apr 15, 2024
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum. Apr 12, 2024
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack A partner post from Mediazona. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Vladislav Sorvyonkov Apr 11, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 2024
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus The Israel factor looms large for Tehran. Eldar Mamedov Apr 4, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Moscow attack signals broadening footprint of ISKP’s Central Asia contingent If it is definitively determined that the Moscow atrocity was carried out by ISKP, it would be consistent with the rapid increase in the group's external operations activities as of late. Lucas Webber, Peter Smith, Colin P. Clarke Mar 29, 2024
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
For Russia, the pen seems as mighty as the drone in Ukraine Captive journalists treated as dangerous political dissidents in violation of Geneva Convention. Natalia Gryvnyak Mar 29, 2024
Tajikistan: Education collapse shattering dreams Schools are thousands of teachers short of requirement; Salaries are dismal, educators are demoralized, children are bored. Mar 28, 2024