Perspectives | Can Russia protect Central Asia from an Islamist threat? Any faith Central Asian governments had in Russian military power has no doubt been shaken by its glaring failures in Ukraine. Bruce Pannier Mar 31, 2022
Russian MP threatens to nuke Azerbaijan Baku responded with a lawsuit and international arrest warrant, accusing the lawmaker of “terrorism” and “open calls of war.” Heydar Isayev Mar 30, 2022
Kazakhstan cools on eGov project with Russia It’s yet another sign that Nur-Sultan is seeking distance from its wayward ally. Zholdas Orisbayev Mar 29, 2022
South Ossetian troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine Some in the breakaway territory worry that, by getting involved militarily in Ukraine, they could be exposing themselves to an attack from Georgia. Tornike Mandaria Mar 29, 2022
Russia reproaches Azerbaijan as fighting escalates in Karabakh One Armenian-populated village was evacuated and taken – at least temporarily – by Azerbaijani forces, as Russia criticized Baku for breaching the ceasefire. Heydar Isayev, Ani Mejlumyan Mar 28, 2022
Ukraine war spurs Turkey-Armenia normalization Talks between the neighbors to reestablish diplomatic and trade links have taken on new urgency as Russia’s invasion spooks the region. Ayla Jean Yackley Mar 24, 2022
Kazakhstan: CPC pipeline shutdown poses serious economic threat Analysts have expressed skepticism over Russian claims the terminal was damaged in a storm. Almaz Kumenov Mar 23, 2022
Perspectives | Russian invasion dealing China a Silk Road economic setback But Kazakhstan has more to lose. Nathan Hutson Mar 21, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State in Afghanistan seeks to recruit Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz ISKP is reaching out to minorities in Afghanistan and their ethnic cousins in post-Soviet Central Asia. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Mar 17, 2022
Uzbekistan calls for an end to aggression in Ukraine Tashkent’s support for Ukraine's territorial integrity is notable considering its deep diplomatic and economic ties with Russia. Mar 17, 2022
Ukrainian escapees and their long road to Georgia Ukrainians who have escaped to Georgia describe their roundabout route to refuge. Giorgi Lomsadze Mar 16, 2022
Tidal wave of austerity crashing against Tajikistan as Russian economy nears precipice Tajikistan has hitched itself firmly to the Russian economy. Now it’s in deep trouble. Kamila Ibragimova Mar 14, 2022
Memoir | Thirty years of Kazakhstan: A prelude to an epilogue A former American ambassador to Kazakhstan examines lessons learned since first visiting the country weeks after independence. John Ordway Mar 11, 2022
War in Ukraine spills over into rising Karabakh unrest As Russian forces perform more poorly than expected in Ukraine, the Russian peacekeeping mission in Karabakh is coming under increased scrutiny. Joshua Kucera Mar 11, 2022
Kyrgyzstanis flee Russia fearing military recruitment and salary collapse Perennially unstable Kyrgyzstan is seeing a surge of unemployed young men return from Russia. Bakyt Ibraimov Mar 11, 2022