Uzbekistan’s chess triumph sparks frenzy The president said the World Chess Olympiad winners in Chennai had left “a huge mark on history.” Aug 12, 2022
Sugar becomes currency for bribery as shortages plague Kazakhstan The shortages have been fueled by a Russian export ban. Joanna Lillis Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan has another go at creating its own social media platform Authorities insist the initiative is intended to protect personal data. Aug 11, 2022
Uzbekistan: Police return to subway stomping grounds Cops had become fewer at Tashkent’s metro stations. Could their return be related to unrest last month? Aug 10, 2022
As tourists flow in, anti-Russian sentiment again spikes in Georgia Online battles between patriotic Russians and Georgians have raged, while some opposition figures are calling for a visa regime for Russians. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 9, 2022
Spy’s confession sheds light on Russian espionage in Georgia The 20-year-old informant for Russia’s security services was sent to Tbilisi to report on the many exiles here. Now, he says, he’s come clean. Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 8, 2022
Kazakhstan “separatists” sentenced amid poisonous Kremlin rhetoric The announcement seems to be tied to a deranged post on the former Russian president’s social media. Aug 4, 2022
Twitter unblocked in Uzbekistan Officials say they are in talks with TikTok to see if they can reach an agreement to lift the ban on that resource too. Aug 2, 2022
Uzbekistan: Authorities close consultation on constitutional reform The feedback process was extended following last month's unrest in Karakalpakstan. Aug 1, 2022
As Georgia imagines its European future, it looks at its past The country’s pro-Europe elite sees a millennia-old history of belonging to Europe. Will it matter for Georgia’s EU aspirations? Giorgi Lomsadze Aug 1, 2022
Handover of Abkhazian dacha spurs worries about Russian control Land ownership is a sensitive issue in Abkhazia. The deal also sparked controversy in Georgia proper, where critics accused the government of closing its eyes to Russian expansion. Jul 29, 2022
Perspectives | The limits of reform in Uzbekistan Corruption by judges handling urban development conflicts highlights Tashkent’s inability to reform by fiat. Margaret Hanson Jul 27, 2022
Uzbekistan: Karimova wins asset seizure reprieve in Switzerland The ruling may give Karimova access to $303 million in frozen funds. Jul 25, 2022
Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region. Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
Central Asia leaders' meeting fizzles as Tajiks, Turkmens refuse to sign treaty The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia. Jul 21, 2022
