Evicted by Putin: Central Asia renters forced out for Russians Moscow’s mobilization order exposed the absence of safety nets for students and other renters in Central Asia. Fatima Yerbolek Nov 18, 2022
Europe woos Central Asia as Russia’s appeal wanes The EU’s foreign policy chief is the latest high-level Western official to visit Central Asia. Joanna Lillis Nov 18, 2022
EurasiaChat: Putin stole the show, but Turkey brought the goods Russia and Kazakhstan are doing the dirty work for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Plus, Ukraine war brings Central Asia and Turkey closer together. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Joanna Lillis, EurasiaChat Oct 17, 2022
China gets Central Asia’s votes, Russia gets its silence Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan opposed discussion of Xinjiang at the UN Human Rights Council. Artyem Sochnev Oct 14, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Looming border deal with Uzbekistan causing discontent President Japarov held a meeting with local people to address concerns, but that hasn't satisfied everybody. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 7, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Ethnic Tajiks uneasy after border conflict A largely Tajik village in Kyrgyzstan has been dragged into a diplomatic row since the latest fighting with neighboring Tajikistan. Sep 29, 2022
Kazakhstan closes sanctions-dodging loopholes for Russia, Belarus Kazakhstan’s largest bank has also suspended use of a popular Russian payment card. Joanna Lillis Sep 22, 2022
Putin defers to China’s Ukraine “concerns” at face-to-face with Xi The Chinese president was undoubtedly the most powerful man in the room. Joanna Lillis Sep 15, 2022
China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan sign landmark railroad deal Moscow’s war on Ukraine has resuscitated plans for new regional transportation links bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Sep 15, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State recruiting Uzbeks to fight in Afghanistan Sympathizers are expanding their social media efforts in the Uzbek language. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Aug 29, 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
Uzbekistan confirms plan to sign deal on new railroad from China Tashkent sees the link as part of a transcontinental route bypassing Russia. Joanna Lillis Aug 3, 2022
Chinese FM offers reassurance on whirlwind tour of Central Asia Central Asia sees its economic future in China, not Russia. Aug 1, 2022
Taliban target Tajik Islamic State fighters The Taliban have begun a PR blitz against the Islamic State, which has challenged the new Afghan government’s promise to bring peace to the country and its borders. Lucas Webber Jul 29, 2022
Uzbekistan urges neighboring Afghanistan to cut ties to terror Since the Taliban seized power last summer, Uzbekistan has favored engagement over isolation. Joanna Lillis Jul 26, 2022