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Central Asia
The Meridian Highway Through Central Asia
By Austen Dowell
Does a rising road lift all cargo trucks?
Religion, Beards, and Uzbekistan’s Secular Government
By Umida Hashimova
The president of Uzbekistan reacted with new appointment and policy changes following the latest beard-shaving raids.
Kyrgyzstan Attempts to Isolate Local Islam
By Elmurat Ashiraliev
Kyrgyz authorities profess a separation of state and religion while also paradoxically preferring one version of Islam.
New Faces, Old Patterns in Uzbekistan’s Foreign Policy
By Aleksey Asiryan
Uzbekistan’s change of foreign policy course has its roots in a 2012 concept that recognized changing regional dynamics.
Two Rivals Clash: Understanding Kyrgyzstan’s Political Crisis
By Ankit Panda
What led to Kyrgyz special forces storming the compound of the country’s former president?
Uzbekistan: Reforms Underway, but Democracy Still Out of Reach
By Justine Doody
With parliamentary elections slated for late 2019 or early 2020, will Uzbekistan remain in essence a one-party state?
Smart Cities or Surveillance? Huawei in Central Asia
By Yau Tsz Yan
Chinese surveillance technologies are popular among Central Asia’s governments.
Tensions Flare at Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
A brawl erupted between locals and Chinese workers, sending 20 to the hospital.
Uzbekistan to Close Notorious Prison Colony, the 'House of Torture'
By Catherine Putz
Jaslyk is Uzbekistan's most notorious prison. On August 2, President Mirziyoyev ordered its closure.
The Enduring Difficulty of Settling the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan’s presidents met recently to discuss border delimitation in the wake of recent violence.
Uzbekistan Focused on Developing Trade with Afghanistan
By Umida Hashimova
Tashkent’s intentions have swiftly moved toward actions when it comes to increasing trade cooperation with Afghanistan.
Climate Change: An Omitted Security Threat in Central Asia
By Khamza Sharifzoda
The impacts of climate change in Central Asia will be serious.