Region
Central Asia
2 Ethnic Kazakhs from China Granted Asylum-Seeker Status in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
But like Sayragul Sauytbay before them, Murager Alimuly and Qaster Musakhanuly may not ultimately find asylum in Kazakhstan.
Kyrgyz News Site Kloop Interrupted by DDoS Attack
By Catherine Putz
Last week Kloop and OCCRP published a damning report about the giving away of land in a prized public park to Bishkek’s rich and well-connected.
Low Enriched Uranium Bank Officially Operational in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
With its first delivery of LEU from France, the IAEA-owned and operated bank is officially operational.
Kazakhstan Remains Nazarbayev’s State
By Catherine Putz
If it walks like a president, talks like a president, and has powers on par with a president...
Bickering Emerges on Uzbekistan’s Political Scene
By Umida Hashimova
Parliamentary elections set for December 22 will take place under a new atmosphere, but small campaign feuds aren’t yet touching main issues.
Russia-China Strategic Alliance Gets a New Boost with Missile Early Warning System
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The development is the latest indicator that the bilateral relationship is getting stronger.
November 1 Deadline Looms for RFE/RL’s Tajik Service
By Colleen Wood
Nine RFE/RL journalists in Tajikistan will lose accreditation on November 1; it appears authorities have given the broadcaster the silent treatment.
Navigating Between Academia and Activism in Central Asia
By Colleen Wood
Human dignity and scholarly integrity are critical when it comes to researching and intervening in human rights activism.
Central Asia’s Russian Migration Puzzle
By Khamza Sharifzoda
An interview with Caress Schenk.
Untangling Webs of Corruption: Trafficking and Terrorism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Interview with Mariya Y. Omelicheva and Lawrence P. Markowitz.
Why Is Anti-Chinese Sentiment on the Rise in Central Asia?
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
Central Asia could become a spoiler for all of Beijing’s big Belt and Road ambitions.
Not So Fast: Will Uzbekistan Join the Eurasian Economic Union?
By Umida Hashimova
In Russian framing, the Uzbek decision to join the EAEU has already been made. But Tashkent is still exploring its options.