Uzbek president pledges constitutional reform Under a new constitution, Shavkat Mirziyoyev could argue that he is eligible to run again in future elections. It's worked before. Joanna Lillis Nov 7, 2021
Uzbekistan: Outraged netizens win partial victory over social media blocks The president signed legislation that shuttered the sites. Then after an outcry, he saved the day. Joanna Lillis Nov 3, 2021
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev romps to victory, but with reduced vote share Tashkent sought to promote the election as more democratic than in the past, despite the absence of opposition. Oct 25, 2021
New Uzbekistan holds old-style election Some voters feel manipulated by being asked to play along in the choice-free election. Oct 21, 2021
Uzbekistan: Yes to political thaw, no to political opposition The president is popular. But he’s still not ready to allow a genuine opponent in elections this Sunday. Joanna Lillis Oct 18, 2021
Uzbekistan: Spot the invisible election campaign The incumbent dominates TV screens and frontpages, while his ostensible challengers are barely visible. Joanna Lillis Oct 12, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places In our weekly briefing: doing business with Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. Plus, it’s reprimand season. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Centerra sit down as Kumtor problems pile up Five months since seizing control, Kyrgyzstan says it’s ready to talk. Chris Rickleton Oct 5, 2021
Kyrgyzstan turns off lights to prepare for crisis There will be no escaping discontent this winter. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 1, 2021
Russia: Migrant rights activist threatened with deportation to Uzbekistan Chupik is being held at Sheremetyevo airport pending expulsion. Sep 29, 2021
Turkmenistan: Bringing out the big guns The 30th anniversary of independence was evidently not deemed an appropriate time for future planning. All the focus was instead on the past. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 28, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: A weakened parliament back up for grabs The incumbent president will see more risks than opportunities in the next vote. Chris Rickleton Sep 20, 2021
Prospects of Armenia-Turkey normalization appear closer than ever Unlike the last time the two sides explored restoring ties, Azerbaijan doesn’t seem to be trying to play the spoiler. But questions remain about Russia’s involvement in the process. Ani Mejlumyan Sep 13, 2021
Azerbaijan and Turkey conduct joint military exercises in shadow of Russian peacekeepers The exercises took place at a time of heightened Baku-Moscow tension. Joshua Kucera Sep 10, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Police detain activist for criticizing government Narmatova had been a supporter of President Japarov until October. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 10, 2021