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Central Asia
November 30, 2019
A Brief Flurry of Summitry in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
The CSTO gathered in Bishkek and then the Central Asian presidents met in Tashkent this week.
November 27, 2019
It’s Time for Tajikistan to Become a Startup Nation
By Ilhom Aliyev
For Tajikistan to fulfill its potential it must develop its human capital, boost access to financing, and tap into international networks.
November 13, 2019
Singing, Dancing, and a Little Plov: Central Asia’s Got Talent
By Colleen Wood
Politics and economics are not the only relevant spheres of integration in Central Asia; a new TV show makes regional cooperation tangible to the masses.
November 08, 2019
Cooperation, Co-existence or Clash? China and Russia’s Ambitions in Central Asia
By Benno Zogg
The two powers’ approaches to Central Asia may be a good indicator of their current partnership and future relations.
October 25, 2019
November 1 Deadline Looms for RFE/RL’s Tajik Service
By Colleen Wood
Nine RFE/RL journalists in Tajikistan will lose accreditation on November 1; it appears authorities have given the broadcaster the silent treatment.
October 17, 2019
Navigating Between Academia and Activism in Central Asia
By Colleen Wood
Human dignity and scholarly integrity are critical when it comes to researching and intervening in human rights activism.
October 11, 2019
Central Asia’s Russian Migration Puzzle
By Khamza Sharifzoda
An interview with Caress Schenk.
October 09, 2019
Untangling Webs of Corruption: Trafficking and Terrorism in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
Interview with Mariya Y. Omelicheva and Lawrence P. Markowitz.
October 08, 2019
Why Is Anti-Chinese Sentiment on the Rise in Central Asia?
By Aruuke Uran Kyzy
Central Asia could become a spoiler for all of Beijing’s big Belt and Road ambitions.
September 27, 2019
Is Regional Cooperation in Central Asia All About Stability?
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized stability in a talk about regional cooperation.
September 13, 2019
The Meridian Highway Through Central Asia
By Austen Dowell
Does a rising road lift all cargo trucks?
September 09, 2019
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.