EurasiaChat: Putin's propagandists lose steam Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 31, 2023
Why Central Asian journalists hide their names It’s not always for fear of reprisals. And it can undermine trust in journalism. Jan 26, 2023
Armenia considers recruiting women as part of military reform The hardest thing to change may be patriarchal stereotypes. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Jan 23, 2023
Kazakhstan: President orders probe into intimidation of reporters Multiple journalists have been on the receiving end of alleged vandalistic assaults and threats. Almaz Kumenov Jan 20, 2023
Kazakhstan: Policemen convicted over Bloody January torture cases Activists say prosecutors need to do more to prove the government is serious about stamping out police abuse. Almaz Kumenov Jan 18, 2023
EurasiaChat: Healthcare is collapsing in Central Asia and doctors are being blamed Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 17, 2023
Perspectives | Turkmenistan forgets Memory Day As the government rewrites history to avoid mentioning a Russian atrocity, Turkmen are taking their reminiscences online. Oguljamal Yazliyeva Jan 12, 2023
Harsh winter weather sweeps across Central Asia Temperatures in Kazakhstan are slipping to below -30 degrees Celsius. Jan 10, 2023
The decline of student debate clubs signals erosion of critical thinking in Russia As the Russian government discourages independent thinking, student debate clubs are being squeezed. Kimberly O’Haver Jan 9, 2023
Turkmenistan: Keeping it in the family The former president ended 2022 in the spotlight: He got a new city named in his honor, his poem set to music by his grandson on state television, and compliments from Russia. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 3, 2023
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