Crossroads Asia

Mirziyoyev looks set to follow in his predecessor's footsteps, tinkering with the constitution to stay in power indefinitely.

Despite past tensions, the security and economic ties between the two regions have strengthened over the past year.

What was the state of the Turkmen economy during Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s presidency?

Domestic violence has traditionally been viewed as a “family matter” in Uzbekistan, but the power dynamics are starting to change.

Restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 inadvertently sparked a rise in violence against women and girls in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

In a recent interview, the Kazakh president again pushed back against those in Russia who say Moscow "saved" Kazakhstan in January.

The policy was launched to much fanfare, but can the participants follow through on their commitments?

The troubles of Zhanbolat Mamai make it clear that Kazakh authorities have little interest in genuine political competition.

Beijing might say that there's no geopolitics wrapped up in its regional engagements, but it's plain to see.

Uzbekistan’s LGBTQ community faces discrimination and violence, but the criminalization of sexual relations between men also generates opportunities for extortion and further abuse.

With 77 percent voting to approve constitutional changes that nix the "leader of the nation," Nazarbayev's star has truly faded in Kazakhstan.

Ashgabat formally applied for WTO membership in late 2021. What will it take for Turkmenistan to gain membership?