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Central Asia
Apologies and Blame: Former Economy Minister on Trial in Kazakhstan for Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Kuandyk Bishimbayev, accused of bribery and embezzlement, maintains his innocence.
Silk Road Fever and Another Corruption Report
By Catherine Putz
As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.
With Media Law Amendments, Kazakhstan Deals a Blow to Press Freedom
By Catherine Putz
Astana consulted journalists on revisions to the country's media law, and then ignored their recommendations.
Assessing Expectations: 2017 in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
How did my 2017 outlook measure up to reality?
Kazakh Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempt to Join the Islamic State
By Catherine Putz
Akhror Saidakhmetov, a legal resident of the United States and a Kazakh citizen, was arrested back in 2015.
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.
In Kazakhstan’s Battle for Cable TV, Russia Stands its Ground
By Bradley Jardine
Despite Astana's efforts to restrict its presence, foreign content continues to dominate Kazakhstan’s airwaves.
Kazakhstan’s Border Spat With Kyrgyzstan: More Than Just a Speed Bump
By Andrew Witthoeft
Does Nazarbayev have a plan?
Kyrgyzstan Deports AFP Central Asia Correspondent
By Catherine Putz
Chris Rickleton pleaded on Facebook to the new president to allow him to "return to live with my family in the country I love.”
Can Central Asia’s Poorest States Pay Back Their Debts to China?
By Dirk van der Kley
Despite concerns, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have, so far, been able to manage debt repayment to China fairly well.
Can India ‘Connect' With Central Asia?
By Neha Dwivedi
India has yet to translate its aspirations in Central Asia into reality.
Central Asia Is Not a Breeding Ground for Radicalization
By Svante Cornell
Both in Europe and the United States, this argument is made with increasing frequency but it doesn't reflect reality.