Central Asia

The former customs official’s arrest was a suspicious surprise, though he’s long been alleged to have engaged in massive corruption in Kyrgyzstan. 

Vasila Bozichaeva and Emma Sabzalieva explain the development of Central Asia's education systems, and the current challenges faced.

The pandemic has managed to do what the Uzbek government hasn’t been able to: temper lavish wedding practices. But will moderation last?

Kyrgyzstan looks likely to have a new parliament election sometime in December and a presidential poll in January. It may also have a constitutional referendum.

Italian police staged a special operation to detain and repatriate the wife and daughter of Mukhtar Ablyazov in 2013. Now seven of those involved were sentenced. 

The most famous horse-based postal relay came with the rise of the great Mongol Empire in the 13th century.

At stake is an 800-year-old script with a multicultural lineage emanating from the golden era of the Silk Route.

Uzbekistan has a real opportunity to cement its significant gains, turn away from its authoritarian past, and reclaim its place as a Central Asian leader. 

The group that owns Kazakhstan's third-largest bank sold around $1 billion in shares in the London Stock Exchange. 

Kyrgyzstan's complete political upheaval isn't finished yet.

Russia’s overdependence on Chinese 5G equipment has implications for the country’s technological development and security.

Until October 6, Sadyr Japarov was serving an 11.5 year prison term for hostage-taking. He's now prime minister of Kyrgyzstan.