The challenges of ditching coal on the steppe The dirty fuel isn’t cheaper, but often the only choice. Jun 10, 2021
Podcast | Expert Opinions: Researching kleptocracy in Eurasia Thomas Mayne talks about new anti-corruption legislation in the U.S. and UK and his work investigating "rule by theft" in Central Asia. Masha Udensiva-Brenner Jun 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov plays politics with detentions Some see a catch-and-release approach – arresting monied figures, getting cash from them and then letting them go. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 3, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Security services detain ex-PM, one-time presidential candidate Kumtor is being used as cudgel to go after politically influential players. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Chaos reigns in the kingdom of Kumtor The new boss has started the job breaking promises and facing serious accusations. May 25, 2021
Perspectives | Xi’an meeting marks a new chapter for China in Central Asia As the only major power at the table, China sets the agenda. Srdjan Uljevic May 20, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan: Solving water puzzle key to preventing fresh fighting Any border deal will have to consider shared water infrastructure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova May 19, 2021
What next for Kyrgyzstan and Kumtor? Bishkek wants to milk this cash cow for all it's worth. May 18, 2021
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Who is going to pay? Kyrgyzstan is flogging its section of the would-be track, but how successfully? Chris Rickleton May 17, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Expropriation law takes Kumtor battle to the brink Once again, a new government is targeting the country’s most lucrative mine. Chris Rickleton May 10, 2021
Perspectives | Central Asia confronts obstacles on path to warm-water port The roads for sea access seem to run through China. Nathan Hutson May 4, 2021
Film explores a dirty problem in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Sorting garbage is rare in Central Asia. “Recycle and thrive” argues that these countries are missing an opportunity. Apr 23, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: President talks of raising electricity tariffs The country’s power companies are $1.5 billion in debt, but attempts to raise household electricity prices have previously run into violent public resistance. Apr 21, 2021
Domesticated sheep grazed Fergana millennia earlier than thought – new paper New technologies have allowed archeologists to re-examine how domestic animals spread from the Middle East to Asia. David Trilling Apr 21, 2021