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Central Asia
Can a ‘Silk Visa’ Boost Tourism in Central Asia?
By Khamza Sharifzoda
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expected to introduce a common visa, a boon to travelers in the region.
Citizens of 45 More Countries to Get Visa-Free Access to Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
As of February 1, tourists from 45 additional countries will be able to travel to Uzbekistan for 30 days without a visa.
Why Did Kyrgyz Stage a Protest Outside the Chinese Embassy?
By Colleen Wood
In Bishkek, Kyrgyz demonstrated against China’s mass detainment of Muslims, but other grievances are shaping protests too.
The Kok Zhailau Problem and Kazakh Civil Society
By Nazira Kozhanova
Plans to build a ski resort on a national park in Kazakhstan have been met with local resistance.
Kyrgyz MP Wants Only Good News
By Catherine Putz
Wonder how he feels about satire?
Tajikistan to Plug Back Into Central Asian Power Grid
By Catherine Putz
The ADB approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the once-unified Central Asian power grid via Uzbekistan.
Paul Stronski on Central Asia's Big Questions
By Catherine Putz
A discussion of Central Asia's hottest topics from Uzbekistan’s reforms to Kazakh succession and China's Belt and Road.
It’s Time to De-Sovietize Our Perspective on Central Asia
By Ario Bimo Utomo
The use of “former Soviet” to refer to Central Asia can be blinding, distracting from the realizing that the region isn't static.
Radicalization in Central Asia: 'Not In Our Name'
By Colleen Wood
A new documentary project filmed in Central Asia seeks both to document and counter violent extremism in the region.
Spectacular Cities and Urban Transformation in Central Asia
By Colleen Wood
Efforts to transform Central Asia’s urban spaces have long ignored input from local residents; grassroots efforts could change that.
How Worried Is Uzbekistan About Afghan Instability?
By Umida Hashimova
At CIS meeting, Mirziyoyev’s worries about instability in Afghanistan were on display.
Girl and the Nation: Central Asia’s Gendered Quest for National Identity
By Colleen Wood
The violent response to Zere Asylbek kyzy’ art reflects gendered expectations about women embodying the nation in Central Asia.