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
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule. Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
EurasiaChat: Bowing out with a look at Central Asia’s sad media scene The scope of foreign reporting on the region has seen a dismal decline too in recent years. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard, EurasiaChat Feb 12, 2024
Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
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
EurasiaChat: Putin's propagandists lose steam Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Jan 31, 2023
Why Central Asian journalists hide their names It’s not always for fear of reprisals. And it can undermine trust in journalism. Jan 26, 2023
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan ban food exports amid wild winter inflation Already battling double-digit food inflation, a deep freeze threatens to destroy winter crops across Central Asia. Artyem Sochnev Jan 25, 2023
Uzbekistan: 22 go on trial over deadly Nukus unrest A peaceful protest degenerated into violence as a result of what the authorities claim was a plot directed from outside the country. Nov 28, 2022
EurasiaChat: Putin stole the show, but Turkey brought the goods Russia and Kazakhstan are doing the dirty work for Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Plus, Ukraine war brings Central Asia and Turkey closer together. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Joanna Lillis, EurasiaChat Oct 17, 2022
Kazakhstan joins club of countries banning Lightyear over same-sex kiss The culture minister says he is responding to calls from the public. Almaz Kumenov Jul 14, 2022
Central Asia’s deadly protests have much in common Government explanations are hard to believe, and do not hide the poverty and abuse fueling unrest. Bruce Pannier Jul 11, 2022
Kazakhstan: Citizen journalist’s arrest decried by media rights advocates Abzhan is accused of trying to extort a businessman of over $100,000. Cheryl Reed Jul 5, 2022