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Russian leader Vladimir Putin. (Photo: kremlin.ru)

Central Asia: SCO summit going virtual; is Putin afraid of arrest if he leaves Russia?

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 7, 2023
Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov. (Photo: Supreme Court press service)

Uzbekistan: Leading Karakalpak activist loses appeal

Local media and the diplomatic community took little to no interest in the case.
Jun 6, 2023
You're in the army now: Tajik soldiers on parade. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.
EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov addressing the court at an appeal hearing. (Photo: Supreme Court press service)

Uzbekistan: Appeal case of Karakalpakstan protesters nears verdict

Supporters of the most high-profile defendant, Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, say the appeal was rushed and marred by violations.
Jun 4, 2023
A presentation during a Kyrgyz delegation’s visit to China in May. (Photo: gov.kg)

Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Russia is exploring desperate ranks to replenish its armed forces. (Photo: State Duma website)

Tajikistan: Dual citizenship-holders fear Russian army call-up

Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment.
Jun 1, 2023
Opposition leader Adgur Ardzinba (R) railed against the "anti-national" de facto government (Facebook; Adgur Ardzinba)

Abkhazia faces protests as discontent mounts

The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.
May 31, 2023
Not taking the long view: Authorities routinely insist on the importance of the cotton crop. (Photo: Turkmen government website)

Turkmenistan: Karakum as you are, as you were

The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 30, 2023
A ceremony in honor of the heads of state participating in the China-Central Asia summit. (Photo: akorda.kz)

Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
Russia had banned direct flights with Georgia since 2019 (Giorgi Lomsadze)

Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians

Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.
Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Protests were held in Tbilisi against the resumption of flights with Russia on May 19 (Nini Gabritchidze)

Wedding visit by Lavrov's daughter riles Georgians

News of Yekaterina Vinokurova's arrival broke as the country was already experiencing turmoil over the re-establishment of direct flights with Russia.
Nini Gabritchidze May 22, 2023
Wowing the presidents in Xian: Chinese hosts pulled out the stops with their opening show for the inaugural Central Asia-China heads of state summit. (Photo: Kazakhstan presidential administration)

EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.
EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023
(Photo: Xinhua)

China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.
May 19, 2023
Screenshot of Interior Ministry footage showing the arrest of the Telegram gang.

Uzbekistan: Police bust sextortion gang

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people in Uzbekistan belong to Telegram groups sharing unlawfully obtained nude photos.
May 18, 2023
CCTV+, controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and “committed to telling China’s story to the rest of the world,” is expanding its presence in Central Asia. (Screenshot)

Central Asia: Beijing making steady inroads in regional trade, mass media

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 17, 2023

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