Book review | A scholar’s memoir highlights the power of dissent in Russia The book offers a singular lesson in how determined individuals can outmaneuver an authoritarian state. Justin Burke Feb 24, 2021
Turkmenistan: Berdy, it’s cold outside The president's sudden buck-passing to specialists is a little anxiety-inducing, since it may indicate something is wrong. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 23, 2021
Turkmenistan: Rebuke to the future The president seems troubled by the well-documented shortage of hard currency. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 9, 2021
Turkmenistan: Where tragedies don’t happen Cover-ups are the norm. Result: more corruption, higher costs of living and a still-uncontrolled pandemic. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 2, 2021
Facebook’s ‘Supreme Court’ upholds limits on Karabakh War hate speech The inaugural ruling found a user had posted a Russian-language slur for Azerbaijanis. Jan 28, 2021
Turkmenistan: Hands across the water The way the state uses its heavy hand to condition the fate of the economy does not inspire hope for promised market reform. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 26, 2021
Central Asia vaccination plans underwhelm, but governments look unruffled Uzbekistan, Tajikistan are taking triumphalist stances on coronavirus. Jan 14, 2021
Turkmenistan: No money, no problems What ordinary Turkmens have long understood is that in times of trouble, they are by and large on their own. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 5, 2021