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
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
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
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Fallen kingmaker Matraimov deported from Azerbaijan Kyrgyz authorities claim the once-powerful customs chief had been planning an assassination plot. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 26, 2024
Tajik diaspora in Russia living in terror following Crocus City massacre In the days since the mass killing at the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow, blameless Tajik migrants across Russia have been subjected to threats, verbal abuse and increased harassment from law enforcement. Mar 25, 2024
Kyrgyzstan claims to have thwarted major assassination plot Security services say the hit was ordered by once-powerful former customs official Rayimbek Matraimov. Mar 24, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Reshuffle at news outlet offers fresh hints of media scene decline Coverage by 24.kg was far from aggressive, but the outlet still managed to embarrass the government at times. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 20, 2024