Kazakhstan resorts to snap military draft as coronavirus spreads Supporters of the move think it will provide a useful outlet for the momentarily unemployed. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2020
Uzbekistan: Former Defense Ministry journalist sentenced to 12 years in prison Kaloshin had no access to state secrets for around a decade, his acquaintances say. Mar 4, 2020
Tajikistan: Ringleader of ISIS-inspired killings of cyclists dies in prison Abdusamadov never showed any remorse for the murders. Mar 3, 2020
Uzbekistan: Beloved avant-garde theater wins reprieve (maybe) Developers last week ordered the troupe to vacate the premises by April. Feb 12, 2020
Perspectives | US strategy for Central Asia: An old recipe for a new situation It never once mentions China or Russia explicitly, although the shadow of those countries looms ever-present over the document. Peter Leonard Feb 6, 2020
Uzbekistan’s industry in silk threatens artisanal heritage Ferghana Valley silk weavers worry that industrial production could gradually extinguish their artisanal approach. Jan 24, 2020
Congress probes American cancers at Uzbekistan base The Pentagon knew of radioactive and chemical dangers at the Karshi-Khanabad airbase. Jan 15, 2020
Tajik security forces mistake hunters for militants The government is eager to preserve the narrative that threats are external. Nov 11, 2019
As ever, Tajikistan responds to bloodshed with obfuscation The government says the Islamic State attacked a remote border outpost this week, but was successfully repelled. Its story is already crumbling. Nov 8, 2019
Tajikistan: 17 killed in attack on border outpost Authorities pinned the assault on the Islamic State group. Nov 6, 2019
Tajikistan says it will release 20,000 prisoners But nobody knows how many people are even behind bars. Oct 25, 2019
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan flounder in finding fix for border woes In a worrying departure from how these incidents typically unfold, government troops appear to have been involved in fighting from the start. Sep 18, 2019
Four killed in Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border clash Both sides accuse one another of triggering the unrest Sep 17, 2019
China taking Big Brother to Central Asia China is exporting its model of invasive, all-encompassing surveillance to Central Asia, often for free. Niva Yau Sep 6, 2019
Clash of drones highlights rising tensions over South Ossetia Analysts say tensions between Georgia and its breakaway region are the highest they’ve been since the 2008 war with Russia. Giorgi Lomsadze Sep 4, 2019