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
Tajikistan to ramp up power exports to Afghanistan Barki Tojik says export contracts are not to blame for domestic shortages. Feb 14, 2024
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
Tajikistan: Enlistment-dodging pushes recruiters to use ever-more devious methods Kidnapping, intimidation, and blackmail are just some of the means used to hit enlistment quotas. Jul 21, 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 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
Kyrgyzstan: Ethnic Tajiks uneasy after border conflict A largely Tajik village in Kyrgyzstan has been dragged into a diplomatic row since the latest fighting with neighboring Tajikistan. Sep 29, 2022
Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan: The terror and death of a fruitless border conflict Tens of thousands have been displaced and dozens killed in the fighting. Danil Usmanov Sep 18, 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
Perspectives | How to bridge Tajikistan’s rural-urban divide on climate change awareness Rural Tajiks are less aware of climate change. The government must improve education to prepare for the inevitable hardships that will impact them most. Elizabeth Woods, Thomas Baker, William Adkison May 30, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Batken’s entrepreneurs struggle while officials weave lofty dreams A fledgling job-creating enterprise offers hope in a troubled corner of the country, where the government talks big and does little. Peter Leonard Mar 30, 2022
Kyrgyz celebrate Nowruz without Tajik neighbors The president’s visit to Batken was a missed opportunity for peacemaking, locals say. A Kyrgyzstani journalist and Danil Usmanov Mar 23, 2022