Islamic State launches new Tajik propaganda network Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia. Laith Alkhouri, Lucas Webber Jul 20, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 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
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
Afghanistan: Central Asian states maintaining crucial electricity supplies Power exports continue as payment arrears mount. Feb 4, 2022
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
Uzbekistan: Afghans fleeing Taliban get cold shoulder from Tashkent Uzbekistan says it will not accept Afghan refugees. Nov 18, 2021
Turkmenistan: Situation normal all trucked up Arbitrary collective punishment, breadlines before dawn, and a resurgence of diplomacy. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 2, 2021
Afghan students make daring escape to Kyrgyzstan Over 180 Afghan students who became trapped when the Taliban took power have finally resumed their studies in Bishkek. Bermet Talant Nov 1, 2021
Afghan refugees hope Tajikistan is just a pit stop Middle-class Afghans with the means to navigate Tajikistan’s bureaucracy see the country as a springboard to the West. Kamila Ibragimova Oct 15, 2021
Memoir | 9/11 shifted the world. In Central Asia, diplomatic frenzy ensued Behind the scenes with an American negotiator who helped forge a radical new level of U.S. engagement in Central Asia after 9/11. Richard E. Hoagland Sep 10, 2021
Georgia and its two Afghan wars As the U.S.-led war ends, Georgians are reminiscing about their decades of Central Asian military service under two superpowers. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 9, 2021