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What Can Be Done About Central Asia's Water and Electricity Woes?

What Can Be Done About Central Asia's Water and Electricity Woes?

By Catherine Putz
It’s politics that will damn the project billed by funders as a step toward regional energy security.
Kyrgyzstan Bans Pornographic and Violent Movies

Kyrgyzstan Bans Pornographic and Violent Movies

By Catherine Putz
Pornography may be the headline item, but the list of prohibited topics is huge, including regime change and violence.

Russia's Syria Policy Upsets Central Asian Muslims

Russia's Syria Policy Upsets Central Asian Muslims

By Uran Botobekov
Russia's support of Assad, and bombing of Sunni civilians, is viewed negatively by Central Asians.

Kashagan Restart Gives Kazakhstan Hope

Kashagan Restart Gives Kazakhstan Hope

By Paolo Sorbello
The oil project met its deadline, but will it be sustainable?

Central Asian Children Cast as ISIS Executioners

Central Asian Children Cast as ISIS Executioners

By Uran Botobekov
ISIS often features Central Asia’s children in its propaganda videos, labeling them “Cubs of the Caliphate.”
The Tajik Tragedy of Uzbekistan

The Tajik Tragedy of Uzbekistan

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Uzbekistan's past is closely intertwined with that of Tajikistan.

The Smooth Road Through Boom Gorge

The Smooth Road Through Boom Gorge

By Catherine Putz
The road is smooth, for the most part, and cleared just in time.
Remember Andijan and Bekzhanov: Islam Karimov and the Tragedy of Uzbekistan

Remember Andijan and Bekzhanov: Islam Karimov and the Tragedy of Uzbekistan

By Anna Neistat
Anna Neistat, who visited Uzbekistan in the aftermath of the 2005 Andijan massacre, reflects on Islam Karimov's death.

What Happens to Uzbek Opposition to CASA-1000 if Karimov Is Dead?

What Happens to Uzbek Opposition to CASA-1000 if Karimov Is Dead?

By Casey Michel
Given the potential successors, continuity looks like the most likely option.

Suicide Attack on Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan

Suicide Attack on Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
A car rammed the embassy's gate and detonated a bomb inside the compound. Three Kyrgyz workers were injured.

Uzbekistan Gears Up to Celebrate Independence... by Shutting the Kyrgyz Border

Uzbekistan Gears Up to Celebrate Independence... by Shutting the Kyrgyz Border

By Catherine Putz
Nothing says happy birthday like shutting out the neighbors.
Can Russia and Turkmenistan Save CASA-1000?

Can Russia and Turkmenistan Save CASA-1000?

By Casey Michel
The added contributors may help assuage supply fears, if the reported deals work out.

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