UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency. Mar 21, 2024
Kazakhstan removes Taliban from list of banned organizations Astana has been cultivating economic ties with Kabul since the group took power in 2021. Almaz Kumenov Dec 30, 2023
Uzbekistan: Documentary seeks to bring Jadidist history to a new audience Critics worry, though, that the surge in interest for this period is an attempt by Uzbekistan's ruling authorities to legitimize themselves. Nov 22, 2023
Uzbekistan pursues mediation with Afghanistan over Qosh Tepa canal An Uzbek government delegation is expected to travel to Afghanistan by the end of the year. Oct 19, 2023
Al-Qaida/Taliban-linked media campaign frames Islamic State Khurasan as foreign, Tajik group The Tajik government is described by the site as having created conditions ideal for the success of the Islamic State group. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Oct 18, 2023
Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
Putin seeks to project sense of normality with calls to Central Asian peers Officials in the region have refrained from commenting publicly on the unfolding instability in Russia. Jun 24, 2023
Tajikistan reports unrest on its Afghanistan border One senior security services officer is said to have been killed in a clash with alleged smugglers. Apr 28, 2023
Tajikistan: Taliban take control of consulate The embassy in Dushanbe, which is still run by the anti-Taliban opposition, is said to be considering its position. Mar 27, 2023
EurasiaChat: Lingering tensions with the Taliban Spring is when unmarked uranium tailings are most vulnerable. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Mar 27, 2023
Blinken strikes reassuring tone in dialogue with Central Asian partners Washington provided $25 million over the fiscal year 2022 to help Central Asia diversify trade routes and expand investment. Mar 2, 2023
Uzbekistan resumes operations on Afghanistan railroad after dispute Afghanistan receives about half its imports on a single track from Uzbekistan. Joanna Lillis Feb 15, 2023
Uzbekistan: Three police officers charged over Karakalpakstan unrest Seventeen civilians died during the turmoil, which spiraled when law enforcement use heavy measures in quelling demonstrations. Feb 10, 2023
Uzbekistan: 39 more on trial for involvement in Karakalpakstan unrest This trial too may seek to pit would-be organizers against purportedly duped rioters. Feb 7, 2023
Uzbekistan: Storied rave to skip Karakalpakstan after violence Organizers say the move to Bukhara is not political, but Tashkent is keeping a close eye on Karakalpakstan after unrest last summer. Joanna Lillis Feb 7, 2023