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Turkmenistan Votes for New, Opposition-free Parliament
By Associated Press
All of the candidates support President Serdar Berdymuhamedov and his father, Gurbanguly.
New Hopes for Old Projects? China Gears Up Rail Efforts With Kazakhstan
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
China seeks easier trade access to European markets by developing its rail network with Kazakhstan and trialing the Middle Corridor.
Hopes for Renewal Disappointed Again in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Political manipulations stripped the people of the choice they were promised in Kazakhstan’s latest parliamentary election.
Low Turnout and a Victory for Kazakhstan’s Ruling Party in Parliamentary Polls
By Catherine Putz
Despite hundreds of independent self-nominated candidates, Kazakhstan’s new parliament will much resemble its former self.
Joyful and Angry: A Feminist Demonstration in Kazakhstan
By Paolo Sorbello
Pressured not to hold a march, feminist groups in Almaty gathered in their hundreds for a rally anyway.
Kazakhstan Impounds Property of Roscosmos Subsidiary
By Catherine Putz
A debt dispute sits atop a host of other political risks, inserting uncertainty into operations at the important Baikonur spaceport.
Another Uzbek Killed in Ukraine
By Niginakhon Saida
Uzbek migrant workers in Russia, and those serving time in Russian prisons, are particularly vulnerable to recruitment into the Russian military.
The Aura of Governance in Turkmenistan
By Victoria Clement
A year after assuming the presidency, Serdar Berdimuhamedov lives even deeper in the shadow of his father.
Kazakhstan’s General Shuffle: Tracing Tokayev’s Military Personnel Changes
By Francisco Olmos
In the wake of Qandy Qantar, Kazakh President Tokayev shook up the military brass. Where do things stand now?
Unpacking Geopolitical Competition and Energy Security in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
A U.S. Senate subcommittee recently explored U.S. policy toward Central Asia amid the war in Ukraine and intense concern about global energy security.
Final Draft of Constitutional Amendments Reportedly Ready in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
There’s still no date for the referendum, but it’s clear Uzbekistan’s government is gearing up to push forward its desired constitutional update.
Central Asians Face Entry Denial at Georgian Border
By Niginakhon Saida
Several Central Asians report being turned away recently at the Georgian border with no detailed explanation.