Explainer | Why Tajikistan’s Pamiris don’t trust their government Dushanbe wants obedience but treats the region as something to be exploited and ignored. Bruce Pannier May 23, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
Tajikistan: Forced military conscription and the road to tragedy One unwilling recruit was turned into an example, another an ICU patient. Apr 27, 2022
Don’t forget Afghanistan, pleads Uzbekistan, as Ukraine war rages Russia used the meeting in China to emphasize its importance in Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Apr 1, 2022
Turkmenistan: Berdymukhamedov passes the mantle (and phone) The future shape of Sino-Turkmen cooperation is going to be one of Serdar Berdymukhamedov’s biggest challenges. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 22, 2022
Tajikistan says Afghan instability fueling narcotics trade boom Dushanbe says the volume of illegal narcotics it interdicted in 2021 increased by 69 percent year-on-year. Feb 18, 2022
Perspectives | Cyberviolence is a curse for women in Central Asia There are legal protections, and many holes. Asylai Akisheva Feb 7, 2022
Afghanistan: Central Asian states maintaining crucial electricity supplies Power exports continue as payment arrears mount. Feb 4, 2022
Tajikistan: MMA fighter’s pro-Pamiri remarks land him behind bars Chorshanbiyev caused outrage in 2020 by appearing to insult Tajiks. Kamila Ibragimova Jan 4, 2022
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
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
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
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
Uzbekistan: Afghans fleeing Taliban get cold shoulder from Tashkent Uzbekistan says it will not accept Afghan refugees. Nov 18, 2021
