Menu
Account
Home
My AccountSign In
About Us
Advertise
Syndication
Write for Us
Contact Us
Central Asia-Russia relations
Challenging the Central Asian Migrant Myth: Separation and Radicalization
By Catherine Putz
Sergey Abashin, a noted migration scholar, challenged the usual Muslim migrant worker story at a recent talk.
Read Story
Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
March 01, 2017
Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
No huge headlines emerged from the trip, which was a walk down familiar paths and repetition of familiar phrases.
Read Story
Touring the Backyard: Putin Pays Central Asia a Visit
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
November 16, 2016
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
How will Donald Trump's election affect the balance of power in Central Asia?
Read Story
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
Imperial Twilight: Images from the Last Years of the Russian Empire
May 27, 2016
Imperial Twilight: Images from the Last Years of the Russian Empire
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky wanted to capture the empire in color. His photographs are among the last of Imperial Russia.
Read Story
Imperial Twilight: Images from the Last Years of the Russian Empire
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
January 30, 2016
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
Considering new regional dynamics and more: recommended reads
Read Story
Is 2016 Going to Be Pivotal for Central Asia’s Pipeline Powers?
The Limits of Collective Security in Eurasia
December 24, 2015
The Limits of Collective Security in Eurasia
Divergent interests in Russia’s dispute with Turkey and Armenia’s conflict with Azerbaijan restrict the CSTO.
Read Story
The Limits of Collective Security in Eurasia
Russia's Putin Finds Time for Central Asia Amid Birthday Celebrations
October 08, 2015
Russia's Putin Finds Time for Central Asia Amid Birthday Celebrations
Between airstrikes on Syria and ice hockey, Russian President Vladimir Putin made time for his Central Asian allies.
Read Story
Russia's Putin Finds Time for Central Asia Amid Birthday Celebrations
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
September 24, 2015
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
ISIS is recruiting around the world, but Russian rhetoric boosts the threat of ISIS to the region beyond reality.
Read Story
Russia Continues Inflating the ISIS Threat in Central Asia
CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
September 15, 2015
CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
Could Russian troops return to the Tajik-Afghan border? Only if asked.
Read Story
CSTO Gathers in Tajikistan, Talks ISIS
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Gets Ready for Election Season
August 04, 2015
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Gets Ready for Election Season
The campaigns can't begin until September, but 34 parties are planning to fight for a seat.
Read Story
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Gets Ready for Election Season
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
May 22, 2015
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
Human rights organizations worry that an impending law could stifle the country’s civil society.
Read Story
Are You a Foreign Agent in Kyrgyzstan?
Tajikistan and China to Trade… Felons
May 21, 2015
Tajikistan and China to Trade… Felons
Extradition among the region's states is common, so is torture.
Read Story
Tajikistan and China to Trade… Felons
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
April 25, 2015
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have recently rescheduled their Victory Day parades so their presidents can attend Russia’s.
Read Story
Which Central Asian Leaders Are Attending Russia's Military Parade?
Newsletter
Sign up for our weekly newsletter
The Diplomat Brief
Interview
Jonas Astrup on Reforming Uzbekistan's Cotton Industry
May 21, 2019
Jonas Astrup on Reforming Uzbekistan's Cotton Industry
As Uzbekistan makes progress on ending forced labor, Tashkent is open about the remaining challenges.
Read Interview
More Interviews