Crossroads Asia

Following recent visits to Russia and Kazakhstan, new Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is in Uzbekistan for a state visit.

Hundreds of activists and sympathizers took part in a march for women’s rights in Almaty. 

The referendum, the second this year, is likely to be set for April 11.

Can “vaccine diplomacy” change any minds in Central Asia when it comes to the Russia vs. China equation?

Since 2014, the U.S. has offered a $1 million reward to information leading to the disruption of Kolbaev's alleged criminal network. No takers, so far.

On the back of its October 2020 upheaval and the ensuring political drama, Kyrgyzstan fell into the “not free” category with the rest of the region.

The core purpose of Japarov’s visit was to make the personal connections that form the lifeblood of Central Asian interstate relations.

Recent events further dim already bleak hopes for a free and fair presidential election in Uzbekistan later this year.

A new report outlines Kyrgyzstan's challenges, with an eye on helping Western partners recalibrate their engagement with the country.

An explosion at a Soviet-era pipeline near the border between Russia and Kazakhstan shows just how intertwined the energy sectors of these countries are.

Local polls scheduled for April 11 will offer clues about the country’s future political trajectory.

New Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene became the first to get his shot, kicking off Mongolia's vaccine campaign.