Region
Central Asia
Tajikistan’s Epidemic of Domestic Violence Against Women
By Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova
At the highest level, the problem lies unaddressed: powerful representatives of state bodies have failed to strongly and publicly condemn domestic violence.
Russian Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan Set to Grow
By Catherine Putz
As the “Central Asia gas union” solidifies on the back of high demand, political and corruption risks linger.
Kyrgyzstan’s Repressive Turn Lands Bishkek on CIVICUS Watchlist
By Catherine Putz
The watchdog says Kyrgyz authorities are “cracking down on dissent with unprecedented severity”
Blackouts in Tajikistan Highlight Energy Woes
By Catherine Putz
Tajikistan confronts many of the same issues as neighboring Kyrgyzstan, where water levels at critical reservoirs are approaching dangerous lows.
Worrying Water Levels at Kyrgyzstan’s Critical Toktogul Reservoir
By Catherine Putz
Officials have again urged consumers to use less electricity as the reservoir’s water levels drop closer to a concerning ‘dead’ level.
Comparing Chinese and Indian Energy Security Strategies in Central Asia
By Kashif Hasan Khan and Marin Ekstrom
In terms of energy security, China is currently edging out India for influence in Central Asia.
Beaten, Threatened and ‘Outed’: The Ordeals of LGBTQ+ People in Tajikistan
By Alva Omarova
The Tajik authorities portray themselves as protectors of morality, and adopt harsh measures to prevent LGBTQ+ people from living their lives.
Italian Insurer Buttresses Russian Gas Investment in Uzbekistan
By Paolo Sorbello
A series of investigations links Italy’s state funds with Gazprombank.
US Puts Additional Central Asian Companies on Russia Sanctions List
By Catherine Putz
The latest round of sanctions designations included a Kyrgyzstan-based company and two firms based in Kazakhstan.
Karakalpak Activist Muratbai Given Asylum Seeker Status in Kazakhstan
By Catherine Putz
The certificate delays his extradition to Uzbekistan and could lead to the granting of refugee status. But in practice, the country rarely grants refugee status to anyone.
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Recognition, Security, and Geopolitics
By Catherine Putz and Ankit Panda
What is the state of play in Afghanistan today?
Fratricidal Jihad: Assessing the Central Asian ISKP Attacks on Turkey
By Uran Botobekov
Due to linguistic, religious, and cultural commonalities, members of the Islamic State and al-Qaida from Central Asia can often bypass security filters in the wider Turkic world.