Uzbekistan: “Tashkent mafia chieftain” gets six years in prison Police claim they had been investigating Abduvaliyev "for years" but only had enough evidence to arrest him in December. Mar 23, 2024
UNESCO says Uzbekistan broke promises over Bukhara development The government in Tashkent appears to be ignoring appeals from the international agency. Mar 21, 2024
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Positive sum > zero sum. Mar 18, 2024
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity A new way of promoting rule of law. Mar 14, 2024
FDI flow from China to Eurasia is ebbing Lots of talks, but no new deals are being announced. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 11, 2024
Uzbekistan looks to China for help with public transportation upgrade An update on Central Asia’s transport sector. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 1, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Central Asia: China in driver’s seat of foreign car sales market Uzbekistan strives to become a regional electric vehicle manufacturing center. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 16, 2024
Uzbekistan: Karakalpak activist detained in Almaty Aqylbek Muratbai has been active on social media drawing attention to the aftermath of the bloodshed in Nukus in July 2022. EurasiaNet Feb 15, 2024
EurasiaChat: Bowing out with a look at Central Asia’s sad media scene The scope of foreign reporting on the region has seen a dismal decline too in recent years. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Feb 12, 2024
Uzbekistan’s trade balance is underwater in its “all-weather strategic partnership” with China Tashkent is running a severe trade deficit with Beijing. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 9, 2024
Kazakhstan prioritizing water management measures in 2024 An update on environmental developments in Central Asia. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 8, 2024
Armenian PM's new constitution proposal faces uphill battle Critics say the authorities' move to formally renounce all claims to Karabakh is a result of Azerbaijani pressure. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Feb 7, 2024