Eurasianet

Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

Madumarov, a long-time feature on the political scene, has been an acerbic critic of the current government.

The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors.

An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs.

Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality.

Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties.

An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs.

Rights activists say the case is politically motivated and designed to stifle state critics.

Amnesty International has called the ruling a major blow to freedom of expression.

And can Central Asia’s poorest countries benefit from their new importance to Russia without suffering secondary sanctions?

Kyrgyzstan’s indigenous horses, adapted to the country’s high-mountain terrain, are at risk of extinction.

A Q&A with economist Christopher Hartwell on incentives to making energy use more efficient.

The petitions to the president arrive thick and fast. Children are often enlisted for maximum effect.