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Is It Time for the US to Press Uzbekistan on Human Rights?
By Catherine Putz
A group of U.S. Senators have asked the Biden administration to center human rights in the upcoming Strategic Partnership Dialogue with Uzbekistan.
As the Dust Settles from Kyrgyzstan’s Election, What Next?
By Catherine Putz
As Kyrgyzstan’s new parliament takes shape, Japarov has the government he asked for. Now for the hard part: governing.
Mongolia-Russia Diplomatic Relations at 100
By Bolor Lkhaajav
The past, present, and future of a close and complex relationship.
Mob Accosts Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Tekebayev
By Catherine Putz
Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.
Nazarbayev to Step Down From Nur Otan Party Leadership
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's protracted political transition is moving steadily along.
Has Labor Migration to Russia Improved for Kyrgyz?
By Aziza Shamyrbekova
Accession to the Eurasian Economic Union provided some relief to Kyrgyz migrant workers, but difficulties remain.
Kazakhstan’s Poet, Political Dissident Aron Atabek Dies
By Paolo Sorbello
Atabek had served 15 years in prison and died just weeks after his release.
How to Make Samarkand a Truly Green City
By Darina Solod and Nina Lesikhina
Samarkand recently joined the EBRD's Green Cities program. Will it help citizens be heard?
No Place for Afghan Refugees in Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
Even financial compensation can’t lure Central Asian countries into accepting Afghan refugees.
Low Turnout, Technical Glitches, Mar Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls
By Catherine Putz
With final results still pending, one thing is clear: Kyrgyzstanis are tired of elections.
Mining Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Companies Encounter Increasing Conflict
By Khiradmand Sheraliev
Increased conflict between Kyrgyz citizens and Chinese mining companies highlights the necessity of more careful cooperation.
Kazakhstan’s Power Shortages: Crypto Miners and Geopolitics
By Paolo Sorbello
Data centers caused a spike in electricity demand, while the country is still dependent on coal.