Tajikistan striving to convince the world that it can contain terrorism Dushanbe’s strategy ignores underlying sources of radicalization. Apr 18, 2024
Kazakhstan toughens domestic violence laws Brutal assault caught on camera prompts changes. Almaz Kumenov Apr 17, 2024
US to help Armenia modernize its military Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much. Ani Avetisyan Apr 16, 2024
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices. Apr 15, 2024
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.” Apr 12, 2024
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum. Apr 12, 2024
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack A partner post from Mediazona. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Vladislav Sorvyonkov Apr 11, 2024
China expanding security footprint in Central Asia Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug-trafficking and cybercrime. Apr 10, 2024
Kazakhstan: New history of Kazakh peoples strives to dispel historical misconceptions Book undermines Putin’s claim that Kazakhstan never enjoyed statehood before 1991. Apr 10, 2024
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan: Bridging the water gap Growing bilateral ties raise hopes for trans-Caspian trade route. Brawley Benson Apr 9, 2024
Kazakhstan downplaying Victory Day commemoration Astana doesn’t want to send signals that might be seen as endorsing Russian aggression. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia. Apr 5, 2024