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
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
Uzbekistan: 39 more on trial for involvement in Karakalpakstan unrest This trial too may seek to pit would-be organizers against purportedly duped rioters. Feb 7, 2023
Uzbekistan: Karakalpakstan trial ends with heavy sentence for accused ringleader The authorities have sought to cast the trial as a model of transparency, but doubts linger as to its fairness. Jan 31, 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: Looming border deal with Uzbekistan causing discontent President Japarov held a meeting with local people to address concerns, but that hasn't satisfied everybody. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 7, 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
Uzbekistan: Police return to subway stomping grounds Cops had become fewer at Tashkent’s metro stations. Could their return be related to unrest last month? Aug 10, 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
Karakalpakstan: Dazed, confused and angry after deadly turmoil Furious locals and police largely agree on what happened during Uzbekistan’s worst bout of unrest in almost 20 years. But there is strong dispute on one crucial point: Who started the violence? Joanna Lillis Jul 7, 2022
Uzbekistan: At least 18 killed in unrest, police preventing journalists from working A Eurasianet correspondent was detained for more than an hour after interviewing relatives of detainees. Jul 4, 2022
Uzbekistan: Unrest-stricken region plunged into information blackout There are reports of people severely injured, possibly fatally, as a result of police efforts to quell protests. Jul 2, 2022
Kazakhstan bolsters defenses amid Russian invasion of Ukraine In its current state, Kazakhstan’s army is in little condition to discourage saber-rattling from the north. Almaz Kumenov Apr 14, 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