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
Lavrov promises no “foreign soldiers” in Armenia. He wasn’t talking about Russians The Russian foreign minister made the comments while expressing concerns about U.S.-funded biological laboratories in Armenia. Joshua Kucera Dec 18, 2018
Pashinyan-Lukashenko spat intensifies, threatening CSTO schism The dispute between Armenia and Belarus – along with its other post-Soviet allies – risks leaving Yerevan geopolitically exposed. Joshua Kucera Nov 21, 2018
Tajikistan: Prosecutors seek life sentence for ISIS attack ringleader Another 14 people in the dock face jail sentences of one to 18 years. Nov 20, 2018
Tajikistan: Internet censorship surges amid unrest and tax-break reports One newspaper annoyed the authorities with its report on how the ruling family has allegedly exploited tax breaks. Nov 10, 2018
Tajikistan: Rally in Pamirs ups the ante in confrontation with government The authorities do not tolerate public shows of discontent, making this a notable event. Nov 6, 2018
Tajikistan: Shots fired in Khorog, rallies planned Pamiri leaders have travelled outside their region for the first time in five years, possibly for talks. Nov 5, 2018
Tajikistan: Government talks tough on Pamirs, escalating tensions Authorities have named the five figures they say run the underworld in GBAO. Oct 22, 2018
Moscow stirs fear of American germs Russian military officials renewed their scare campaign about a U.S. research lab in Georgia, this time bringing Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan into it, as well. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 12, 2018
Tajikistan: Pamir gun amnesty masks underlying unease At least 100 firearms have been handed over by residents after the president railed against lawlessness in the region Oct 9, 2018
Tajikistan: What is going on in the Pamirs? The region has a storied past of resistance to Dushanbe, most recently during bloody clashes in 2012. Sep 20, 2018
Video | Uzbekistan: A rave on the Aral Sea As the partying carried on into the night, locals’ wariness faded and they joined in the fun. Peter Leonard, Video by Danil Usmanov Sep 17, 2018
Multimedia | Uzbekistan’s Maqom festival: A sensory overload The Maqom Art International Forum was a Disneyland of Uzbek culture with something for everyone. Peter Leonard, Photos by Danil Usmanov Sep 10, 2018
Report: Tajikistan mounts air assault on Afghan territory following border skirmish Strike confirms willingness to engage in cross-border operations to secure southern front. Aug 27, 2018
Tajikistan struck by mortar fire, possibly from Afghanistan Local police say at least two people were killed. Aug 26, 2018