As Azerbaijani blockade drags on, Azerbaijan denies that it's a blockade Azerbaijanis promise that Armenians can pass along the road. But for Armenians, the conditions are politically unacceptable. Eurasianet staff Dec 21, 2022
Kazakhstan charities bemoan bureaucratic ineptitude and rent-seeking Officials say they want to help worthy charities, but often they just get in the way. Almaz Kumenov Dec 16, 2022
EurasiaChat: When governments fail, chronically Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Dec 14, 2022
Uzbekistan: Officials scramble as energy deficit bites Anomalously cold temperatures that are exacerbating the shortages will continue into next week. Dec 9, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: HIV rates increase amid reluctance to broach taboos The return of many male migrant laborers from Russia during the pandemic seems to have compounded the crisis. Bakyt Ibraimov Dec 9, 2022
Kazakhstan: Public anger grows after plant crash leaves thousands freezing Authorities have been pushed into action by growing public criticism over the accident. Artyem Sochnev Dec 1, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Chinese expats lead Kazakhstan labor market It is not the energy sector that employs most foreign specialists but construction. Joanna Lillis Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Street political activism still an uphill climb despite vaunted thaw There is a gaping inconsistency between the president’s promises and how police treat activists. Nov 23, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
EurasiaChat: Holding investors (and Russian sex fiends) accountable Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 14, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev hopes to quell Bloody January passions with amnesty The president is trying to move Kazakhstan on from the trauma 10 months ago, but the terms of the amnesty have not pleased everyone. Joanna Lillis Nov 2, 2022
EurasiaChat: Language, borders and radicalism Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov, EurasiaChat Oct 31, 2022
Kazakhstan: Ukraine war motivates Russian-speakers to learn Kazakh Russia’s war is the backdrop for many personal life decisions these days. Daniyar Moldabekov Oct 31, 2022
Georgia’s most heavily guarded wine The legendary semi-sweet Khvanchkara is an international brand – and used to be an easy target for counterfeiters. Now the police are stepping in. Giorgi Lomsadze Oct 27, 2022