Growth rates set to slow in Caucasus and Central Asia – World Bank Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.” Brawley Benson Apr 22, 2024
TikTok is deemed harmful to kids’ health in Kyrgyzstan Bishkek beats the US in banning the social media channel. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 19, 2024
Tajikistan striving to convince the world that it can contain terrorism Dushanbe’s strategy ignores underlying sources of radicalization. Apr 18, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices. Apr 15, 2024
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum. Apr 12, 2024
Anti-migration wave hits Central Asian guest workers following Moscow terrorism attack A partner post from Mediazona. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Vladislav Sorvyonkov Apr 11, 2024
China expanding security footprint in Central Asia Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug-trafficking and cybercrime. Apr 10, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia. Apr 5, 2024
Uzbekistan: Once a gas exporter, now an importer Revenue takes a big hit. China-Central Asia Monitor Apr 2, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Moscow attack signals broadening footprint of ISKP’s Central Asia contingent If it is definitively determined that the Moscow atrocity was carried out by ISKP, it would be consistent with the rapid increase in the group's external operations activities as of late. Lucas Webber, Peter Smith, Colin P. Clarke Mar 29, 2024