Central Asia: Prosecutors probe for ways to improve authoritarian justice Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Nov 17, 2023
Tajikistan: Migrants trapped between currency depreciation and harassment Prices for basic staples have risen sharply, depressing the value of the remittances being sent home from Russia. Nov 9, 2023
As Iran tries to revive Tajikistan ties, Saudis pledge financial support President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the legacy of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. Nov 8, 2023
Central Asia: New trade deals signed on sidelines of BRI forum Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Oct 27, 2023
Perspectives | “Russia is going to wake up to a very difficult reality” A Q&A with Georgian author Tinatin Japaridze on history, trauma and collective guilt. Oct 20, 2023
Al-Qaida/Taliban-linked media campaign frames Islamic State Khurasan as foreign, Tajik group The Tajik government is described by the site as having created conditions ideal for the success of the Islamic State group. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Oct 18, 2023
Central Asian leaders travel to China to pay homage to Xi’s BRI vision Ten years on are investments bringing desired returns? Justin Burke Oct 17, 2023
EurasiaChat: Border progress, gangster woes, Russia's return Moscow is paying renewed attention to Central Asia amid possible concern over the West's courting. This and more in the latest edition of the EurasiaChat podcast. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard Oct 16, 2023
Artificial intelligence poses a “serious threat” to Internet freedom – report AI can facilitate an expansion of the surveillance state. Brawley Benson Oct 16, 2023
Cautious hopes mounting for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan border deal At present, around one-third of the border remains undefined. Oct 13, 2023
Police misconduct in Tajikistan erodes public’s trust Allegations of abuse, crime, and a culture of impunity among law enforcement are rife. Oct 6, 2023
Central Asia: Uzbekistan and China moving forward on electric vehicle joint venture An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Oct 6, 2023
Tajikistan: Authorities use relatives as pawns against exiled activists Government proxies have ceased to pretend the practice isn't ubiquitous. Oct 4, 2023
EurasiaChat: Intrigue in Central Asia's ruling palaces In the latest edition of EurasiaChat, impressions from Tajikistan, Russian soft power, Turkmen foreign policy, and tales of elite infighting. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Oct 2, 2023
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces The airports have lain largely idle since the fall of the Soviet Union. Sep 27, 2023