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Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty 

Former Russian President Questions Kazakhstan’s Sovereignty 

By Paolo Sorbello
Medvedev has since deleted the social media post and blamed hackers.
Uzbekistan Unblocks Twitter, TikTok Still Restricted

Uzbekistan Unblocks Twitter, TikTok Still Restricted

By Catherine Putz
The blocking and unblocking of certain social media platforms over the last year stems from a data localization law signed in January 2021.

Pair of Pamiri Activists Disappear From Russia and Reappear in Tajikistan

Pair of Pamiri Activists Disappear From Russia and Reappear in Tajikistan

By Catherine Putz
Prominent Pamiri activists and figures have been pursued by the authorities through a variety of means, with those in Russia seemingly at the greatest risk of extradition or rendition.

Solar Energy Project Leaves Uzbek Women in the Dark

Solar Energy Project Leaves Uzbek Women in the Dark

By Nina Lesikhina
Solar energy may be a great solution to the climate change problem, but local communities must benefit first. 

Why Can’t Turkmen Citizens in Turkey Travel Back Home?

Why Can’t Turkmen Citizens in Turkey Travel Back Home?

By Merdan Amanov
Although Ashgabat has resumed limited flights to Russia and the UAE, there are still no regular public flights to and from Turkey.
How Does Turkmen Cotton, Produced With Forced Labor, Enter Global Supply Chains?

How Does Turkmen Cotton, Produced With Forced Labor, Enter Global Supply Chains?

By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan’s cotton industry relies on forced labor, but despite boycotts and bans goods produced from Turkmen cotton continue to reach global markets.

Uzbekistan’s Religious Figures React to Karakalpakstan Unrest

Uzbekistan’s Religious Figures React to Karakalpakstan Unrest

By Niginakhon bintu Saida
Given the increasingly prominent role of Islam in Uzbekistan's society, Muslim leaders felt it necessary to chime in on the recent protests.
The Trans-Afghan Railway Line: Back on Track?

The Trans-Afghan Railway Line: Back on Track?

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
The Trans-Afghan railway project is gathering momentum as Uzbekistan seeks access to Pakistan's ports. But can the project overcome security, geographic, and financial hurdles?

What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting?

What Happened at the Latest Central Asian Leaders’ Meeting?

By Aizada Nuriddenova
The world has changed profoundly since the last Central Asian Consultative Meeting, yet the new regional grouping carries on.

Turkmenistan Under Serdar: Has Anything Changed?

Turkmenistan Under Serdar: Has Anything Changed?

By Merdan Amanov
Four months into Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s presidency much remains the same, but there have been changes too.

What Is China’s Role in Central Asia’s Changing Climate?

What Is China’s Role in Central Asia’s Changing Climate?

By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
As climate change hits Central Asia, China needs to be a team player regarding water.
How Abe Shinzo Fortified Japan-Mongolia Relations

How Abe Shinzo Fortified Japan-Mongolia Relations

By Bolor Lkhaajav
The assassination of the former prime minister was a shock to Mongolia, given his immense contributions in bolstering the bilateral relationship.

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