UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency. Mar 21, 2024
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
Azerbaijan-Iran normalization on the horizon The two countries, whose relations have long been strained, are now working together on a transit corridor and discussing normalizing their relations. Heydar Isayev Oct 10, 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
Azerbaijan suggests Iran behind MP's shooting, warns of looming "crisis" Six people, allegedly with ties to Iran, were detained as suspects in the shooting of MP Fazil Mustafa. Heydar Isayev Apr 3, 2023
Azerbaijani MP survives shooting His outspoken criticism of Iran, and the timing coinciding with the opening of Azerbaijan's embassy in Israel led some fellow MPs to point the finger at Tehran. Heydar Isayev Mar 30, 2023
EurasiaChat: Lingering tensions with the Taliban Spring is when unmarked uranium tailings are most vulnerable. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Mar 27, 2023
Further strain in Azerbaijan-Iran relations Azerbaijan sent two notes of protest in the past week to its southern neighbor, with whom relations have been steadily deteriorating. Heydar Isayev Mar 15, 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
Azerbaijan's president blames Iran for embassy attack It is the first direct accusation from Azerbaijan following strong suggestions to the same effect. Heydar Isayev Feb 21, 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