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
Islamic State launches new Tajik propaganda network Al-Azaim Tajiki has become one of the most vigorous Islamic State evangelists targeting Central Asia. Laith Alkhouri, Lucas Webber Jul 20, 2022
Islamic State threatens Central Asian and Chinese ventures in Afghanistan The terror group behind growing carnage in the wretched country says anyone working with the Taliban is a target. Lucas Webber Jul 6, 2022
Uzbekistan claims shelling near Afghanistan border Last time Tashkent swiftly denied an attack had taken place and was then forced by evidence to walk back its claim. Jul 5, 2022
Tajik Islamic State network fundraises in Russia Supporters are growing an online network in the Tajik language. Many of the donors appear to be in Russia. Lucas Webber, Laith Alkhouri Jun 13, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State uses Tajikistan’s dictator in recruitment drive Tajik militants fighting with Islamic State in Afghanistan are spotlighting the brutal, 30-year reign of Emomali Rahmon to attract new followers. Lucas Webber Jun 2, 2022
Turkmenistan: Where the streets have neigh name Out-of-touch elites, poor planning, and some signs of progress in regional trade. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 31, 2022
Afghanistan: The Taliban’s first fall and an opening for Tajik journalists Journalists from Tajikistan played vital roles for many foreign news agencies. Text by a Tajik journalist, Photos by Parviz Amirjonov May 20, 2022
Afghanistan in hock to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for electricity An Afghan official blames the Ukraine war for choking the banking system in Central Asia, but the fact remains the Taliban regime is broke. Joanna Lillis May 19, 2022
Turkmenistan: Stand by your man Misogyny as government policy, neighborly outreach, and Russia tries hard to make Turkmenistan feel appreciated. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 17, 2022
China in Afghanistan: “Not a luxury but a necessity” Washington and Beijing have strikingly similar objectives in Afghanistan. Eshel Rosen May 13, 2022
Tajikistan: ISKP claims new cross-border attack, officials deny The militant group claimed last month that it had launched a rocket attack on Uzbekistan. Kamila Ibragimova May 9, 2022
Uzbekistan denies Russian claim it violated Afghanistan’s airspace Tashkent has also announced it will not return Afghan aircraft flown by pilots fleeing the Taliban last summer. Joanna Lillis May 2, 2022
Perspectives | ISKP’s Uzbekistan-directed attack bolsters rhetoric with deeds The militant group may be plotting to undermine faith in the Taliban's ability to secure the country's borders. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Apr 25, 2022
Uzbekistan pours scorn on claims of ISKP attack The militant movement claims to have fired rockets from Afghanistan at a military unit near Termez. Apr 19, 2022