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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.

IRPT members have been the object of mass arrests and sham trials since 2015.

The only figure that the regime deems worthy of open adulation is President Emomali Rahmon.

The UNHCR says the deportations are putting people's lives at risk.

A new generation of officials is coming of age in Tajikistan. What they lack in professional experience they make up in family ties.

Dushanbe’s Latin dancers find meaning in something new.

Few defendants appear able to get legal representation.

The pressure comes months after a crackdown in the Pamirs against followers of the Europe-based religious leader.

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.

Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest.

The visit came shortly after the top U.S. general in the region dropped by.