Crossroads Asia

Although they don’t share a border, budding autocratic dynasties Turkmenistan and Tajikistan are close political neighbors.

The cost of electronics and household appliances in Russia may increase by 10-12 percent due to new restrictions at the Kazakh border.

It is difficult to disentangle the political choices made by Central Asian leaders to attend Moscow’s parade this year from the ongoing war in Ukraine.

While many issues are beyond Astana’s control, having modern and expanded ports will give the Middle Corridor a fighting chance at success.

Despite Russia upping the ante on the gas trade, Uzbekistan still has some cards that it can play. 

Xi has prepared an "important speech" and the six leaders are expected to jointly sign an "important political document.”

In the wake of the constitutional referendum extending the presidential term from five to seven years, Mirziyoyev called for a new presidential election.

Jailed in 2019 on charges of “inciting religious hatred,” Shamil Khakimov’s jail term ends on May 16. But he may not be released.

Tashkent's readouts of the president's meetings in Berlin highlight the quest for "multifaceted" cooperation.

Both Chinese expats and Uzbek locals have nuanced views of China’s growing involvement in Uzbekistan.

Human Rights Watch says in a detailed report on the September 2022 Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict that forces on both sides may have committed war crimes in targeting civilians.

In its latest annual report, USCIRF recommends designating Tajikistan and Turkmenistan as "countries of particular concern" and asks for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to be included on the special watch list for religious freedom violators.