Region
Central Asia
2019 in Asian Geopolitics: A Year of Change
By Ankit Panda
From South Asia to China to Northeast Asia, 2019 was a transformative year.
Atambayev’s Allies Face Long Sentences as Corruption Trials Close
By Catherine Putz
There’s no shortage of corruption to dig into in Kyrgyzstan, but the pursuit of justice is often directed by politics.
Is This Central Asia’s ASEAN Moment?
By S. Frederick Starr
On November 29, Central Asia re-emerged as a world region.
Kazakhstan: Reaching Out to Central Asian Neighbors
By Annette Bohr
Despite its regional outreach, Kazakhstan's diplomatic priority will remain Russia, China, and Europe.
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.
Unveiling Girls’ Madrasahs in Kyrgyzstan
By Aichurek Kurmanbekova
Without state-recognized diplomas, Kyrgyzstan’s religious students -- especially girls -- are at risk of falling behind.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Uzbekistan’s Parties Take the Stage to Debate
By Umida Hashimova
Heading toward parliamentary elections, Uzbekistan holds first debate among five running parties.
Discussing Violence and Terrorism in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
An interview with Edward Lemon.