Perspectives: Alexei Navalny’s legacy rooted firmly in intelligentsia traditions The martyr’s rule begins. Igor Torbakov Mar 26, 2024
Rights watchdog group details how Russia stifles dissent on Ukraine war Legitimate criticism equals terrorism. Feb 20, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Russian “foreign agents” hold congress in Berlin, strive to politically organize They issue a declaration calling for regime change, but thin on details. Vitaly Bovar Feb 6, 2024
Perspectives | Central Asian states walking fine line on Russian sanctions Kazakhstan proving more adept at dodging blame than Kyrgyzstan. Nurbek Bekmurzaev Dec 31, 2023
Perspectives | “Russia is going to wake up to a very difficult reality” A Q&A with Georgian author Tinatin Japaridze on history, trauma and collective guilt. Oct 20, 2023
Perspectives: Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan building up for another potential round of fighting An unusual constellation of outside players taking shape. Svenja Petersen Aug 28, 2023
Perspectives: “We have common traumas, but no common memory” Decolonization activism is on the rise in what Russia considers its traditional backyard Barbara von Ow-Freytag Aug 16, 2023
Panel discussion looks at Afghanistan two years after the return of the Taliban Some Afghans in Kabul aren’t going along with status quo. Aug 15, 2023
Russia: Video undermines Putin's authority Wagner group chief channeling spirit of Pugachev, starting a rebellion in the regions. Jun 24, 2023
Russian journalist: Ukrainians are confident of final victory Ten-day tour reveals that Ukrainian national identity is stronger than ever. May 9, 2023
Report highlights how Russia misread Ukraine’s popular mood The signs of solidarity and resilience shown by Ukrainians were evident in the decade leading up to the war, but the Kremlin ignored the evidence. May 2, 2023
Kazakhstan accredits Taliban envoys without recognizing government Engagement with the Islamist regime in Afghanistan is in line with a region-wide trend. Almaz Kumenov Apr 19, 2023
Turkmenistan: Canal fixation Elections that don’t matter, Russia sows paranoia, and trouble upstream for Turkmen farmers: Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 28, 2023
Turkmenistan: A kick in the gas Moscow curries favor, neighbors seek more gas, and Turkmenistan’s colossal methane pollution could power Afghanistan at little cost many times over. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 31, 2023