Crossroads Asia

The past, present, and future of a close and complex relationship.

Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.

Kazakhstan's protracted political transition is moving steadily along.

Accession to the Eurasian Economic Union provided some relief to Kyrgyz migrant workers, but difficulties remain. 

Atabek had served 15 years in prison and died just weeks after his release.

Samarkand recently joined the EBRD's Green Cities program. Will it help citizens be heard?

Even financial compensation can’t lure Central Asian countries into accepting Afghan refugees.

With final results still pending, one thing is clear: Kyrgyzstanis are tired of elections.

Increased conflict between Kyrgyz citizens and Chinese mining companies highlights the necessity of more careful cooperation.

In visiting Russia, Uzbek officials demonstrate greater attention to the country’s critical labor migrant population.

Data centers caused a spike in electricity demand, while the country is still dependent on coal.