Kazakhstan: President tells government to step down The unusual move betrays anxiety over growing public discontent. Feb 21, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Fighting prejudice one hijab at a time Casually adopting this simple item of dress generates more heat than understanding. Leila Saralayeva Feb 21, 2019
Kazakhstan: Authorities to limit media access to government events Media rights advocates says the proposed rules could be used to weed out undesirable journalists. Almaz Kumenov Feb 15, 2019
Kazakh activists keep battling as Xinjiang crackdown evolves Kazakhs who are safe in Kazakhstan say their relatives in China have been freed from reeducation camps, in some cases, only to be recaptured. Aliya Uteuova Feb 13, 2019
Kazakhstan: Officials look to ride out fatal fire outcry A blaze that killed five small children was blamed on a faulty chimney. Aliya Uteuova Feb 13, 2019
Turkmenistan: Sour cream of the crop EBRD cancels loan, airline remains grounded and figures are faked. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 12, 2019
Perspectives | Tragic fire highlights Kazakhstan’s social problems A housefire that killed five sisters this week epitomizes the widening gap between the government and the governed Paul Stronski Feb 8, 2019
Picturing Armenia, with perspective Continue the journey around Armenia through an American photographer's lens. Photos by Winslow Martin Feb 8, 2019
Uzbekistan's Jamie Oliver dreams of going global Besides setting records and opening restaurants, the ambitious 34-year-old is plotting a culinary revolution Feb 7, 2019
Perspectives | New Georgian study offers insights on Russian disinformation The study found that old age and economic worries are predictors of susceptibility to disinformation. Commentary by Dustin Gilbreath Feb 4, 2019
Kazakhstan: Documentary on famine proves a smash hit The filmmaker has courted controversy with complaints that the government has overlooked the famine. Chris Rickleton Feb 4, 2019
When the Armenian church threw its doors open to an American photographer Unusual access decades ago initiated a lifelong passion for one Boston photographer. Photos by Winslow Martin Feb 1, 2019
Tourists from Kyrgyzstan discover Uzbekistan Tashkent is looking far afield for tourists to visit, and yet it has a small but very eager market to tap right next door. Leila Saralayeva Jan 31, 2019
Turkmenistan: A very private affair Even if Turkmenistan is not worried about its neighbors, it certainly seems alarmed by its own citizens. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 29, 2019
Armenian TV airs unprecedented report on bygone Armenian-Azerbaijani friendships Many have connected the report to a recent agreement by the foreign ministers of the two countries to “prepare their populations for peace.” Ani Mejlumyan Jan 29, 2019
Uzbekistan seeks new embrace of the English language Dispirited by low English proficiency rankings, the government is now bent on improving standards and has turned to international advisers for help. Jan 28, 2019
Kazakhstan: Did a video game copy Kazakh model’s face? Internet users in Kazakhstan spotted an unerring similarity between model Aya Shalkar and a character in the League of Legends game. Aliya Uteuova Jan 28, 2019
Kazakhstan: Trailblazers fight to teach shoppers the novelty of the old The Kazakh capital’s first thrift store offers affordable clothing while battling a mentality set on fast fashion. Aliya Uteuova Jan 24, 2019
Kazakhstan MP suggests changing country’s name Peruashev thinks opting for Kazakh Republic would be an act of historical justice. Almaz Kumenov Jan 24, 2019
Kazakhstan: President’s grandson complains about red tape in bizarre Facebook tirade Aisultan Nazarbayev has previously come to public attention for some odd outbursts. Jan 24, 2019
Kyrgyzstan: Soccer heroes’ narrow defeat leaves fans proud and bitter The White Falcons were scuppered by some highly dubious refereeing. Jan 22, 2019
Turkmenistan: If at first you don’t succeed, deny, deny again In addition to blocking potentially embarrassing information online, the government now appears to be getting smart to the need to forge a counter-narrative. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 22, 2019
A trip through Armenia’s forgotten libraries Across Armenia, libraries often operate without light, heat, functioning toilets or even modern books. Photos by Yulia Grigoryants, Text by Laurie Alvandian Jan 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: Killers of Olympic skater get 18 years in prison The murder of Denis Ten sparked angry demands for reform to the law enforcement system. Almaz Kumenov Jan 17, 2019
Kazakhstan: People vs. Police The reputation of Kazakhstan’s police has suffered blow after self-inflicted blow. And few seem to believe the government is interested in reform. Chris Rickleton Jan 16, 2019
