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A statue of Razzakov in central Isfana. (photos by Danil Usmanov)

Kyrgyzstan: Town near Tajik border renamed in nationalist gesture

Isfana is to be renamed after a venerated first secretary of the Kyrgyz Communist Party.
Peter Leonard, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 30, 2021
A joint Kazakh-Russian military exercise in 2018. (Photo: Russian Defense Ministry)

Kazakhstan ratifies updated military coop agreement with Russia

Moscow is working to stop the West engaging in security dialogue with Central Asian states.
Almaz Kumenov Dec 22, 2021
Turkmen manat

Turkmenistan: Money, money, money

Despite Ashgabat’s fervent diplomacy, one ingredient is missing from its dream project across Afghanistan. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 21, 2021
The head of the opposition-run embassy in Dushanbe, Zahir Aghbar. (Photo: Eurasianet)

Taliban accidentally wires money to Tajikistan-based opposition

The embassy says it refuses to give back the cash.
Kamila Ibragimova Dec 20, 2021
Putin, Nazarbayev and Hu

Memoir | Where is Central Asia, anyway?

A former top U.S. diplomat reflects on Central Asia’s identity crisis.
Richard Boucher Dec 17, 2021
Heavy cargo is currently sent to space on Proton rockets. (Photo: Russian Emergency Services Ministry)

Kazakhstan: New Baikonur launch facility to be named after Nazarbayev

The new launchpad is designed to accommodate more environmentally safe craft.
Almaz Kumenov Dec 15, 2021
Berdymukhamedov and Babushkin

Turkmenistan: Howdy partner

Turkmenistan is busily engaging with neighbors. Plus: Dancing diplomats and the president’s nephew liquidates a dodgy scheme after journalists exposed him. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Dec 14, 2021
Abdurozik appearing in Morgenshtern’s music video

Tajikistan: Little person’s bigtime courts controversy

A charismatic, handicapped singer has gone viral, triggering appearances with Russian superstars and a member of the ruling family.
Dec 13, 2021
Screenshot of Faizov interview to state television.

Tajikistan: Authorities go back on their word in deal with GBAO residents

State TV has smeared the victim of a police shooting as a hotheaded vigilante.
Dec 10, 2021
Arka

Kyrgyzstan: A stranded village on Tajik border struggles for survival

Efforts to stop border trade are causing ethnic Kyrgyz to abandon a remote southern region.
Peter Leonard Dec 9, 2021
A screenshot of Uzbek militants pledging allegiance to IS.

Perspectives | Islamic State continues anti-Taliban PR push, with Tashkent in crosshairs

The Islamic State in Afghanistan is using the Taliban’s cozy relations with Uzbekistan as propaganda fodder.
Lucas Webber Dec 9, 2021
Tajik boys

Tajikistan press-gangs an army to defend long Afghan border

The conscripts, generally Tajikistan’s poorest young men, are brutalized into service. And they are the country’s first line of defense.
Kamila Ibragimova Dec 2, 2021
Ogulgerek

Turkmenistan: Door to Hell slammed shut

As hopes for an Afghanistan gas pipeline fade again, there is more upbeat news to the west.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 30, 2021
The protests in Khorog lasted four days. (Photo: Courtesy photo via RFE/RL)

Standoff in eastern Tajikistan ends peacefully

Both sides have agreed to initiate a joint investigation into a recent police shooting.
Nov 29, 2021
The crowd in Khorog. (Photo: Courtesy photo via RFE/RL)

Tajikistan: Testy demonstrations in the Pamirs drag into third day

At least three people have reportedly been killed by government forces to date.
Kamila Ibragimova Nov 27, 2021

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