Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Rights watchdog group details how Russia stifles dissent on Ukraine war Legitimate criticism equals terrorism. Feb 20, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Uzbekistan: Fines doled out to polluters in rearguard action against dirty air Tashkent and Novo-Angren power plants will be required to pay about $160,000 for flouting air quality standards. Feb 13, 2024
Report: Beard-wearers singled out for harassment in Uzbekistan Police patrolling a Tashkent shopping complex are said to have detained at least 10 people wearing beards. Feb 12, 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
Uzbekistan: Imprisoned citizen journalist gets early release A court in Qarshi ruled to commute the sentence and ordered that Otabek Sattoriy instead perform correctional labor over the coming three years. Feb 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Power plant accident leaves households without heat The southern city of Osh is also experiencing a heating crisis following a fall in gas imports from Uzbekistan. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 2, 2024
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan excite football fans with Asia Cup run There is a scenario – admittedly highly remote – in which the two nations meet in the final. Feb 1, 2024
Uzbekistan: Court jails pair for propagating gender discrimination Publication of the offending video sparked widespread condemnation. The clamor was so great that its producers were compelled to issue an apology. Jan 29, 2024
Uzbekistan: A fast-growing Tashkent struggling with dirty air According to government statistics, Tashkent has 193 cars per 1,000 people, which is more than double the national average. Jan 25, 2024
Uzbekistan: Authorities tighten rules on drug advertising The move to hold drug companies to higher standards comes in the wake of a national scandal over the death of dozens of children administered tainted cough syrup Jan 25, 2024
EurasiaChat: Kyrgyzstan puts out the flags Also in this edition of our podcast, Uzbekistan rues poor education results, and Turkmenistan's ex-president basks in football glory (for now). EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard Jan 8, 2024