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A Closer Look at Turkmenistan’s Election Numbers

A Closer Look at Turkmenistan’s Election Numbers

By Casey Michel
The only numbers soaring in Turkmenistan are at the polls; meanwhile the economy deteriorates.
The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria

The Transformation of Central Asian Jihadists in Syria

By Uran Botobekov
A new alliance emerges and Central Asian militants fight on all sides of the war.

Can Kazakhstan Look to Uzbekistan for Economic Dynamism?

Can Kazakhstan Look to Uzbekistan for Economic Dynamism?

By Catherine Putz
Central Asia’s borders and Stalin; radio in the region and more; recommended links.

Glory to Kahagizstan! Atambayev Scores Saturday Night Live Mention

Glory to Kahagizstan! Atambayev Scores Saturday Night Live Mention

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev's name is part of the comedy, but the butt of the joke is the Trump administration.

Western Fingerprints on Uzbek Crime Racket

Western Fingerprints on Uzbek Crime Racket

By Kristian Lasslett
Tashkent wants nearly $1 billion in frozen assets back, but the state is complicit in the original corruption.
A Soviet Legacy: Solving the Problem of Nationalities

A Soviet Legacy: Solving the Problem of Nationalities

By Catherine Putz
Modern Central Asian states, like their Soviet predecessor, like to overemphasize ethnic harmony.

Understanding Islamic Radicalization in Central Asia (UPDATED)

Understanding Islamic Radicalization in Central Asia (UPDATED)

An open letter from Central Asia scholars to the International Crisis Group, along with Crisis Group's response.
A Lesson for the West From Central Asia

A Lesson for the West From Central Asia

By Catherine Putz
Discontent will never disappear, but dissent may become dangerous.

Thanks Dad! Tajik President's Son Gets A New Job

Thanks Dad! Tajik President's Son Gets A New Job

By Catherine Putz
Rustam Emomali is the new mayor of Tajikistan's capital.

The Central Asian Women on the Frontline of Jihad

The Central Asian Women on the Frontline of Jihad

By Uran Botobekov
While ISIS draws in men to fight, it draws women to serve, marry, and remarry.

Uzbekistan Postpones Grand Opening: Visa Changes Delayed Until 2021

Uzbekistan Postpones Grand Opening: Visa Changes Delayed Until 2021

By Catherine Putz
A previously heralded visa liberalization has been punted to 2021.
Russia's Buddhist Republic

Russia's Buddhist Republic

By Bradley Jardine
In Russia’s Republic of Kalmykia, the remnants of Buddhism sit in the Soviet Union’s lingering shadow.

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