Eurasianet

Opposition to war is akin to treason.

Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat.

With swap deal bogging down, Turkey looks for alternatives.

Events enable Central Asians to reconnect with their roots.

Is nuclear saber-rattling a bargaining tactic, or indicator of new arms race?

Astana rejects Belarussian leader’s criticism over Russia-Ukraine war stance.

Russia stands to lose some leverage in the South Caucasus.

An element of bitterness fuels media criticisms.

Son of one high-profile political detainee alleges mistreatment.

Tehran and Yerevan deny, while Baku cries “fake news.”

Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan account for 92 percent of newly registered HIV cases in the region.

Several significant issues remain in way of a deal.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer.

Summit’s most significant accomplishment is admitting Belarus as full member.

Two Kazakh nationals wanted on suspicion of carrying out hit on émigré dissident in Kyiv.