Region
Central Asia
December 05, 2019
Is This Central Asia’s ASEAN Moment?
By S. Frederick Starr
On November 29, Central Asia re-emerged as a world region.
December 04, 2019
Kazakhstan: Reaching Out to Central Asian Neighbors
By Annette Bohr
Despite its regional outreach, Kazakhstan's diplomatic priority will remain Russia, China, and Europe.
December 03, 2019
What’s in the Malaysia-Russia Fighter Jet Exchange Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While speculation on the agreement continues to fuel headlines, there are few concrete indications about how it could play out.
December 02, 2019
Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan
By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.
December 02, 2019
Central Asian Presidents’ Second Consultative Meeting Zooms in on Water, Trade, and Regional Cooperation
By Umida Hashimova
The second consultative meeting of Central Asian leaders sidesteps regional issues, but annual meetings are assured to continue.
November 30, 2019
A Brief Flurry of Summitry in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The CSTO gathered in Bishkek and then the Central Asian presidents met in Tashkent this week.
November 28, 2019
Kyrgyzstan Reacts to Bombshell Investigative Report, Taking to the Snowy Streets
By Colleen Wood
A bombshell investigative report mobilized people to protest corruption and demand reform in Bishkek.
November 27, 2019
Secret Documents Reveal How China’s Mass Detention Camps Work
By Associated Press
A classified blueprint leaked to a consortium of news organizations shows the camps are instead precisely what former detainees have described:
November 20, 2019
Uzbekistan’s Parties Take the Stage to Debate
By Umida Hashimova
Heading toward parliamentary elections, Uzbekistan holds first debate among five running parties.
November 20, 2019
Discussing Violence and Terrorism in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Edward Lemon.
November 16, 2019
Tracking Down the Fruits of Xinjiang’s Forced Labor Industry
By Juozapas Bagdonas
A few clicks reveals several U.S. companies are benefiting from China’s oppression of Muslims.
November 14, 2019
Cotton and Corporate Responsibility: Fighting Forced Labor in Xinjiang and Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
There are considerable differences with regard to forced labor in Uzbekistan and Xinjiang, but there is an underlying corporate responsibility to not engage in human rights abuses.
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