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You're in the army now: Tajik soldiers on parade. (Photo: Tajik presidential press service)

EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.
EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
A presentation during a Kyrgyz delegation’s visit to China in May. (Photo: gov.kg)

Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Adakhan Madumarov. (Photo: Butun Kyrgyzstan website)

Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutors move to strip leading opposition MP of immunity

Madumarov, a long-time feature on the political scene, has been an acerbic critic of the current government.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 1, 2023
NGOs working with underrepresented groups could be forced out of existence by changes to the law. (Photo: Adilet)

Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics

The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2023
A ceremony in honor of the heads of state participating in the China-Central Asia summit. (Photo: akorda.kz)

Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023
Wowing the presidents in Xian: Chinese hosts pulled out the stops with their opening show for the inaugural Central Asia-China heads of state summit. (Photo: Kazakhstan presidential administration)

EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.
EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023
(Photo: Xinhua)

China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.
May 19, 2023
CCTV+, controlled by the Chinese Communist Party and “committed to telling China’s story to the rest of the world,” is expanding its presence in Central Asia. (Screenshot)

Central Asia: Beijing making steady inroads in regional trade, mass media

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 17, 2023
Foreign ministers of SCO member states meet during the organization’s gathering on May 4-5. (Photo: MFA of Kazakhstan)

Central Asia: Beijing bracing for summit-o-rama

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.
China-Central Asia Bulletin May 10, 2023
Plans to hand over the Kempir-Abad reservoir to Uzbekistan caused an upswell of discontent. (Photo: Eurasianet)

The Kempir-Abad saga: Ground zero of Kyrgyzstan’s latest authoritarian turn

Rights activists say the case is politically motivated and designed to stifle state critics.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 4, 2023
Radio Unfree Europe: The court order against Azattyk follows a sustained campaign of pressure against the broadcaster. (Photo: RFE/RL)

Kyrgyzstan: Court orders closure of RFE/RL's local affiliate

Amnesty International has called the ruling a major blow to freedom of expression.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 27, 2023
Caped crusader: Can Arkadag save Turkmenistan from himself? (state media)

EurasiaChat: Slave labor and statelessness in Central Asia

And can Central Asia’s poorest countries benefit from their new importance to Russia without suffering secondary sanctions?
Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova Apr 24, 2023
Kyrgyz horses

Kyrgyzstan allowing indigenous horses to die out, breeders complain

Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous horses, adapted to the country’s high-mountain terrain, are at risk of extinction.
Aigerim Turgunbaeva Apr 20, 2023
(Samruk Energy)

How the shadow economy pushes energy reform in Central Asia

A Q&A with economist Christopher Hartwell on incentives to making energy use more efficient.
Mar 31, 2023
Japarov cultivating future voters. (government handout)

Kyrgyzstan: Personalistic regime reveals cracks in the system

The petitions to the president arrive thick and fast. Children are often enlisted for maximum effect.
Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 29, 2023

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