Kazakh and Kyrgyz stuntmen feature in Disney’s Mulan Almaty-based Nomad Stunts is behind many of the action shots. Aliya Uteuova Jul 12, 2019
Kazakhstan: Xinjiang rights activist case crawls toward trial Bilash is viewed as a worryingly popular figure by authorities. Chris Rickleton Jul 11, 2019
Georgians hope Tbilisi-Moscow war of words doesn’t escalate A Russian diplomat’s pointed mention of “war” may have been metaphorical, but Georgians aren’t taking chances. Giorgi Lomsadze Jul 5, 2019
Kazakhstan jails mothers to be on the safe side The women were accused of harboring leaflets advertising an upcoming protest. Chris Rickleton Jul 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Residents of blast-hit town on the march Arys residents say they want the authorities to give them new homes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
Kazakhstan: While president talks dialogue, activists get harassment One activist said he's received threats, another is being barred from leaving the country. Almaz Kumenov Jun 27, 2019
As Kazakhstan’s activists find their voice, next comes the message For all the excitement evinced by their followers, the newly emerging opposition movements have no power. Almaz Kumenov Jun 26, 2019
Georgia braces for exodus of Russian tourists A Kremlin embargo on tourism to Georgia has struck a blow to the rapidly growing industry and exacerbated tensions between the two countries. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 25, 2019
Kazakhstan: Thousands evacuated following massive arms depot blast More than 30 are injured, and one fatality has been reported. Almaz Kumenov Jun 24, 2019
Putin orders Russian tourists out of Georgia after anti-Russia protests in Tbilisi The Kremlin response has internationalized the crisis, which has already roiled Georgian politics over the ruling party’s perceived softness toward Russia. Joshua Kucera Jun 22, 2019
Protests erupt in Georgia over Russian MP’s visit A member of Georgia’s ruling party invited a Russian lawmaker to preside over a meeting inside Georgia’s parliament. Giorgi Lomsadze Jun 20, 2019
Perspectives | Uzbekistan: For Russia, soft power is just business To understand Russia’s influence in Central Asia, consider business – and the fear of China. Nozima Davletova Jun 19, 2019
Kazakhstan: Police now say they detained 4,000 The official accounts of anti-government demos are proving muddled and contradictory. Jun 18, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities mislead public on mass detentions Police and prosecutors claim both that demos were violent and that they detained nobody Jun 13, 2019
Kazakhstan's financial capital in lockdown as scores of protesters detained The Almaty demos were held hours after Tokayev was inaugurated as president. Joanna Lillis Jun 12, 2019