Uzbek president’s state-of-the-nation greeted with hope and gratitude The president was unusually candid about long-standing issues, such as poverty and corruption. Jan 27, 2020
Uzbekistan’s industry in silk threatens artisanal heritage Ferghana Valley silk weavers worry that industrial production could gradually extinguish their artisanal approach. Jan 24, 2020
Tajikistan: 4 Ozodi staff get accreditation, but future still uncertain The government uses the accreditation process to limit negative coverage Jan 21, 2020
Uzbekistan: Blogger flees country, cites pressure from authorities Ollashukurova said she feared being placed in psychiatric institution. Jan 21, 2020
Turkmenistan: But where are the buyers? Turkmenistan struggles to operate its synthetic gasoline plant, chokes off imports from Iran, and demands the elderly wait in long lines to prove they’re not dead. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 21, 2020
Congress probes American cancers at Uzbekistan base The Pentagon knew of radioactive and chemical dangers at the Karshi-Khanabad airbase. Jan 15, 2020
Turkmenistan: More cotton, less water, little sense Saudis step up, awkward timing with Iran, and you won’t want to fly Turkmenistan Airlines after reading this. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 14, 2020
Turkmenistan vs. Netflix Officials believe 6 Underground may be a plot to undermine the Turkmen state. Jan 8, 2020
Turkmenistan and 2019: You only live twice A holiday switcheroo exemplifies neatly how Turkmenistan trades in appearance over substance. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 3, 2020