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
Kyrgyzstan: As net tightens around Matraimov, Japarov is clearing field of viable threats All the corrupt former customs chief's one-time allies are scrambling to disavow him. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 29, 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
Kyrgyzstan: Jumping MP's flight indicates new front in war on crime gangs Emil Zhamgyrchiyev is accused of conniving with a criminal kingpin in neighboring Uzbekistan. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 12, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Flag-tinkering, another Japarov nation-building exercise Proponents of the change say the new, bolder flag will enable the country to be more independent. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Dec 18, 2023
Tajikistan hands control over border airports to armed forces The airports have lain largely idle since the fall of the Soviet Union. Sep 27, 2023
EurasiaChat: Speaking truth to (and about) power Kyrgyzstan's Media Struggles, Electricity Woes, and Uzbekistan's Religious Discourse. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova, Peter Leonard Sep 18, 2023
Turkmenistan: Uzbek to the future Ties with Uzbekistan have never been so strong. The situation is producing tangible results. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 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
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
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament squeezes out rights ombudswoman President Japarov's spokesman complained that Adyr Abdrakhmatova was sticking up for troublemakers. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 3, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Surprise ex-presidents meeting in Dubai keeps public guessing The president’s decision to convene a meeting with all his predecessors has divided Kyrgyz public opinion. He calls it a unifying gesture. Critics see disrespectful populism. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2023