Eurasianet

In the first episode of our new podcast, we discuss a watershed moment in Central Asia's independent history, as Putin's war pushed the countries into China's arms. Plus, the worst violence yet between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. And more.

Videos are emerging that do not support the Tajik government’s minimal statements about its border war with Kyrgyzstan.

The geographical spread of the confrontations is causing alarm.

Since Kyrgyzstan seized the gold mine last year, it has been the source of constant scandal.

Bekmurzayev is the second minister to face criminal charges in the space of a few months.

The figures can be found in major American retailers, like Whole Foods.

Kyrgyzstan’s president has a reputation for arresting critics. Now he’s nabbed a teenager.

The persecution of Kamil Ruziyev drew attention to the impunity enjoyed by law enforcement.

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.

The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia.

The Chinese leader downplayed repression in the region, while hyping economic possibilities.

Kamil Ruziyev took cases nobody else would and made plenty of enemies along the way.

The events occurred in the same days that led to the rise of President Sadyr Japarov.

Officials suspect a newly published paper on the 14th century plague is a plot to kill the country's tourism industry.