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What Are the Implications of China’s Growing Security Role in Central Asia?
By Ian J.Lynch
China’s rise in Central Asia has been swift.
Former President Atambayev Barred From His Own Trial
By Catherine Putz
The former president reportedly refused to sit in the box with the other defendants.
What’s the Impact of Turkmenistan’s COVID Delusion?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan says it is COVID-19 free, but the virus, analysts say, is impacting the country whether Ashgabat admits its presence or not.
Hotel Uzbekistan Privatized to Holding in Singapore
By Paolo Sorbello
Bashan Investment Group owns film production companies in Asia and, now, Tashkent's most recognizable building.
How to Talk About Feminism in Tajikistan
By Lolisanam Ulugova
Issues of feminism and gender activism in Tajik society are controversial.
US-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Trilateral Tests Out New Format for Engagement
By Catherine Putz
The new trilateral fits into existing efforts to increase regional cooperation and integrate Afghanistan’s into Central Asian thinking.
Fed Up Kyrgyz Forge Ahead with Online Protests
By Colleen Wood
What should we make of a new digital flashmob that channels widespread discontent with Kyrgyzstan’s government?
Another Incident on the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border
By Catherine Putz
On May 24, shots were fired in the contentious border area. And reportedly again on May 27.
COVID-19 and Cashmere: Rethinking One of Mongolia’s Largest Industries
By Jacob Hafey
The current stagnation of the market has created a window to ensure that cashmere production can continue without ruining the land.
What’s Changed in Kazakhstan’s New Protest Law?
By Catherine Putz
There are a lot of rules for protesting in Kazakhstan; a new law branded as reform retains many restrictions.
At Eurasian Economic Union E-Summit, Tokayev Finds His Voice
By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Kazakh President Tokayev pushed back on Moscow’s timelines for the EAEU’s 2025 development strategy.
Mongolia’s Next Election Will Feature New Types of Candidates
By Bulgan Batdorj and Julian Dierkes
The breadth of Mongolian democracy is widening.