Kyrgyzstan: People’s assembly lambasted as power grab The first session of the kurultai as a permanent state body is due to take place next month. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 29, 2023
EurasiaChat: Gender-based violence rears its ugly head again In this week's podcast, we also discussed the phenomenon of undocumented migration to the U.S. and another perennial: worsening human rights. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov, EurasiaChat Nov 27, 2023
Central Asia: All roads seem to lead to Mongolia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Nov 24, 2023
Tajikistan: Communications regulator loosening monopoly The quality of the internet has been severely compromised by restrictions placed on the market. Nov 24, 2023
Central Asia: Prosecutors probe for ways to improve authoritarian justice Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Nov 17, 2023
EurasiaChat: As miners die, officials talk assets In Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, governments are at work taking over important assets. Also in this edition of the EurasiaChat podcast, we talk about how the Gaza war is being viewed. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Nov 13, 2023
Tajikistan: Migrants trapped between currency depreciation and harassment Prices for basic staples have risen sharply, depressing the value of the remittances being sent home from Russia. Nov 9, 2023
As Iran tries to revive Tajikistan ties, Saudis pledge financial support President Ebrahim Raisi lashed out at the legacy of the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. Nov 8, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities sanction Palestine solidarity, while keeping lid on pro-Israel sentiment In Uzbekistan, dozens were held by the police for holding a rally, although Tashkent is ostensibly sympathetic to the Palestinian cause. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 31, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: The rise and fall of a sex webcam magnate Daniel Azhiyev came to prominence during the COVID-19 crisis, when his philanthropy made him something of a minor folk hero. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 27, 2023
Central Asia: New trade deals signed on sidelines of BRI forum Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Oct 27, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Billions spent on preventing revolutions, says security services chief GKNB chief Tashiyev was himself ushered to power by means of a wave of public unrest. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 19, 2023
Uzbekistan pursues mediation with Afghanistan over Qosh Tepa canal An Uzbek government delegation is expected to travel to Afghanistan by the end of the year. Oct 19, 2023
Al-Qaida/Taliban-linked media campaign frames Islamic State Khurasan as foreign, Tajik group The Tajik government is described by the site as having created conditions ideal for the success of the Islamic State group. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Oct 18, 2023
Central Asian leaders travel to China to pay homage to Xi’s BRI vision Ten years on are investments bringing desired returns? Justin Burke Oct 17, 2023