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
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
Uzbekistan: Imprisoned citizen journalist gets early release A court in Qarshi ruled to commute the sentence and ordered that Otabek Sattoriy instead perform correctional labor over the coming three years. Feb 5, 2024
Uzbekistan: A fast-growing Tashkent struggling with dirty air According to government statistics, Tashkent has 193 cars per 1,000 people, which is more than double the national average. Jan 25, 2024
Turkmenistan: Nothing to see here Turkmen officials deny women's rights are trampled, but evidence suggests otherwise. Iran is making overtures. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 21, 2023
Uzbekistan: Teenager imprisoned for insulting president The 19-year-old said he wrote the remarks in a moment of immaturity, but that was not enough to spare him prison. Nov 13, 2023
Uzbekistan: Secretive extortion trial ends with long sentences for journalists Daliyev and his accomplices are accused of having used blackmail to get large amounts of money from top officials. 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
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament squeezes out rights ombudswoman President Japarov's spokesman complained that Adyr Abdrakhmatova was sticking up for troublemakers. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 3, 2023
Uzbekistan: Slick campaign drums up support for new-look constitution Celebrities, athletes, politicians, along with many members of the public, were dragooned into a months-long promotion of the reforms. Apr 27, 2023
Uzbekistan: Russian stand-up censored over political gags Tashkent is eager not to be seen as endorsing anti-war positions. Mar 15, 2023
Uzbekistan: Plea for greater press freedoms greeted with rebukes and silence Mirziyoyev has himself said he wants a free press, although his remarks are greeted coolly by skeptics. Mar 9, 2023