Central Asia’s deadly protests have much in common Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest. Bruce Pannier Jul 11, 2022
Effective climate action in Central Asia requires tweaks in donor approaches – report Donors need to diversify, set clearer goals and emphasize accountability, argues a new report. Jiahui Huang Jul 4, 2022
Kazakh-language film content makes progress against Russian headwinds One explanation for the continued dominance of Russian lies in Kazakhstan’s rural-urban divide. Almaz Kumenov Jun 23, 2022
Kazakhstan-Russia frictions over Ukraine war go public Shortly after Tokayev publicly dismissed Putin’s claims on Ukraine, Russian attack dogs again challenged Kazakh sovereignty. Joanna Lillis Jun 20, 2022
Book review | China’s “detached” power A new book exposes the hollowness of many Western assumptions about China’s role in Central Asia. Maximilian Hess Jun 15, 2022
As Kyrgyzstan officials convey mixed messages on food security, farmers struggle on Bad weather and a Russian export ban have set Kyrgyzstan up for another lean year. Bakyt Ibraimov May 26, 2022
Kazakhstan seals deal to produce Turkish drones under license Russia has already shows signs of bridling at military cooperation between Nur-Sultan and Ankara. Almaz Kumenov May 13, 2022
Kazakhstan pushes back at threats of prominent Russian propagandist Tigran Keosayan warned Kazakhstan might meet Ukraine's fate for cancelling Victory Day parades. Almaz Kumenov Apr 28, 2022
Chinese Muslims want ICC to hear former Xinjiang detainee Ovalbek Turdakun’s passage from Kyrgyzstan to the United States was helped by two members of Congress. Zholdas Orisbayev Apr 21, 2022
Shot, tortured, facing jail: Can Kazakhstan deliver justice after Bloody January? Over 1,000 people are awaiting trial related to the unrest. Many were simply onlookers injured in the crossfire. They are now navigating a criminal justice system weighted firmly against them. Joanna Lillis Apr 15, 2022
Perspectives | Turkey and Central Asia: Ukraine war will strengthen ties Arms sales and Erdogan’s tough-guy appeal have been part of the mix. Bruce Pannier Apr 15, 2022
Kazakhstan bolsters defenses amid Russian invasion of Ukraine In its current state, Kazakhstan’s army is in little condition to discourage saber-rattling from the north. Almaz Kumenov Apr 14, 2022
Kazakhstan: Survey finds solid support for Russia, but mostly among Russian speakers Evidence suggests that local media struggle to compete with the appeal of aggressive Russian news coverage. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2022
Russians flock to Central Asia to open sanctions-busting bank accounts Some 10,000 Russian citizens have received personal identification numbers in Kazakhstan since Russia invaded Ukraine. Joanna Lillis Apr 8, 2022
Kazakhstan seeks to thread diplomatic needle over Russia’s Ukraine war Diplomats are trying to put distance between Nur-Sultan and Moscow, but Tokayev wants to show he is still loyal. Chris Rickleton Apr 4, 2022