Crossroads Asia

Mongolia hopes to push forward cooperation, even among rival nations, on regional and global priority issues.

Yoon follows in the footsteps of his two predecessors in traveling to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan this week. 

Connecting with Iran may be tempting for Central Asian countries like Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, but increased relations with Tehran may ultimately be counterproductive.

The shift from a security-focused engagement to broader cooperation with the Caucasus and Central Asian states underscores India’s pursuit of strategic depth.

Uzbek imams and religious bloggers occupy an influential space online in Uzbekistan.

The decision was announced back in December, but recently Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev remarked that it was made with “the understanding that this regime is a long-term factor.”

Mongolia’s approach looks to incorporate both international experiences and the traditions of local communities.

As shared e-kickscooters become more popular, local authorities are putting regulations on this ecologically friendly form of transport.

Significant changes in the international logistics system are fueling the development of trans-Afghan routes, but Uzbekistan may have to deal with increased competition.

Kyrgyz jazz musician Vikram Ruzakhunov was detained, tortured, and forced to make a false confession amid the chaos of the January 2022 events. It’s yet to be seen if justice will be ultimately served.

Nuclear power cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia appears to be back on track, albeit at a more limited scale than previously anticipated.

The betting industry in Kazakhstan is profitable, making the question of who controls its profits of utmost importance.