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Central Asia
Uzbekistan: Building on Centuries of Inter-Religious Harmony
By Javlon Vakhabov
The new leadership of Uzbekistan is openly tackling a backlog of challenges, including in the field of religious freedoms.
Why Is China's Top Military Official Visiting Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
With Xu Qiliang making stops in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, China is continuing to boost security relations in the region.
#FreeKhayrullo and the Art of Changing Tajikistan's Mind
By Catherine Putz
What can we learn from the recent release of jailed Tajik journalist Khayrullo Mirsaidov?
Two Years Later: Who Isn’t Skipping the World Nomad Games?
By Catherine Putz
The Kyrgyz say several leaders, including the president of Uzbekistan, are set to attend the third World Nomad Games.
Tajikistan's President Makes Historic Visit to Uzbekistan
By Paolo Sorbello
Seventeen years after his last official visit, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon visited Tashkent and Samarkand.
Why Central Asia Is Betting on China’s Belt and Road
By Umida Hashimova
Central Asian countries are betting on the BRI for long-term benefits, despite the apparent risks.
Central Asia Update: Islamic State in Tajikistan and the Trial of Sayragul Sauytbay in Kazakhstan
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
Settling the Caspian Issue and Realizing the Trans-Caspian Energy Corridor
By Fabio Indeo
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan’s aims to diversify their energy export markets got a boost recently.
The Impact of Migration on Water Scarcity in Central Asia
By Soumya Balasubramanya and Ted Horbulyk
What does male migration have to do with water scarcity in Central Asia?
Chinese Companies’ Central Asian Survival Strategy
By Dirk van der Kley
In Central Asia, Chinese companies can score financing from both Beijing and local capitals. But is anyone profiting?
Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
By Sherzodkhon Kudrathodjaev
Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.
A Bride Kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan Ends in a Young Woman's Death
By Catherine Putz
Burulai Turdaaly Kyzy was reportedly stabbed to death inside a police station by the man who had abducted her.