Istanbul assassination sparks buzz in Kyrgyzstan Aierken Saimaiti was named in a news report earlier this year as the moneyman for a shadowy powerbroker. Nov 13, 2019
Is the U.S. going to recognize the Armenian genocide? Amid a spat with Turkey, the momentum appears to be on the side of those seeking formal American recognition. But some supporters wonder if this is the right time. Joshua Kucera Oct 28, 2019
Exploring the White Russians’ legacy in Istanbul A new book uncovers the rich, but disappearing, history of Russians who fled the Revolution to Turkey. Ayla Jean Yackley Sep 16, 2019
Tajikistan, Iran see tunnel at the end of the fight Tehran is also nearing a deal on getting more money out of a hydropower plant it built some years ago. Jul 2, 2019
Turkey’s divided Circassians The large North Caucasus diaspora has found itself on opposite sides of Turkey’s polarized politics. Neil Hauer May 13, 2019
Turks commemorate Armenian genocide despite taboos The return of restrictions on memorializing the World War I-era massacres is part of a wider crackdown on dissenting views, critics say. Ayla Jean Yackley Apr 24, 2019
Fearing for relatives in China, Turkey’s Uighurs turn political Since China began rounding up Uighurs in Xinjiang province two years ago, the diaspora in Istanbul has become more visible. Laura Neumann Mar 15, 2019
Rightwing Turkish politician calls for expulsion of Armenian migrants The leader of a small party blasts undocumented workers after France announces it will commemorate century-old genocide Ayla Jean Yackley Feb 8, 2019