An eclipse over Samarkand left us a treasure Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky’s first trip to Central Asia in 1907 was a bust – except for the photographs he made. David Trilling Dec 31, 2018
Perspectives | Turkey and Russia: The paradox of family resemblance The likelihood that Turkey and Russia can establish a long-term strategic alliance isn’t high, argues this commentary. In part, that’s because both see themselves as empires. Igor Torbakov Dec 28, 2018
After two years, Uzbekistan still looks wobbly on the reform tightrope Mirziyoyev’s economic reforms have produced wins and losses, while he has tiptoed around the thorny matter of political reforms. Dec 21, 2018
Turkmenistan: The weight of this sad time we must obey Ashgabat imports cows from Europe but cannot sort rail trade with neighboring Iran. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 18, 2018
Russian soldier accused of murdering Armenian woman The lack of information about the case, nearly two weeks after the 57-year-old woman’s death, has given rise to speculation among Armenians. Ani Mejlumyan Dec 14, 2018
Turkmenistan: Closing the TAPI loop While Turkmenistan chivvies along its partners in the pipeline project, there are indications it has been less than forthright about its own progress. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 11, 2018
Turkmenistan: The president who revenue too little Budget planning reveals the depths of Turkmenistan’s economic crisis. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 4, 2018
Turkmenistan: Brussels sprouts and pipeline routes No Turkmen gas has been shipped to Europe since 2016. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 27, 2018
Turkmenistan: Taking things with a grain of salt Breadlines are making a mockery of the government's boasts of plenty. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 20, 2018
Digging up a new story for Stalin Kremlin-backed historians are trying to link Finland to a mass grave of thousands of victims of Soviet repression. Maria Georgieva Nov 19, 2018
Turkmenistan: Reading between the lines President rediscovers the joy of libraries as talk of the Trans-Caspian pipeline heats up. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 13, 2018
Turkmenistan: Good things come to those who weightlift Ashgabat once again splurges on sports and white elephants, while the government and households can’t pay their bills. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 6, 2018
Perspectives | Russia’s abortion debate highlights limit to church-state partnership The church has been pushing for a ban on abortion. The Kremlin isn’t interested. Diana Dukhanova Nov 5, 2018
Turkmenistan: Cycling president, spending Dragon Back on his bicycle, Berdymukhamedov orders new monuments for Ashgabat. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 30, 2018
Events | Traditional values in Russia: Conference weighs the domestic context The origins of Russian traditional values are not easily identified. Oct 26, 2018