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Central Asia
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
By Ario Bimo Utomo
How will Donald Trump's election affect the balance of power in Central Asia?
What to Expect From US Central Asia Policy Under President Trump
By Casey Michel
More of the same policy of neglect, save for added mutual admiration of authoritarian tactics and kleptocratic expansion.
Forced Fashion: Made in the USA with Uzbek Cotton?
By Ben Dalton
Despite progress, forced labor still lurks in the supply chains of major U.S. retailers
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
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
By Uran Botobekov
Russia's support of Assad, and bombing of Sunni civilians, is viewed negatively by Central Asians.
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
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
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Uzbekistan's past is closely intertwined with that of Tajikistan.
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
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?
By Casey Michel
Given the potential successors, continuity looks like the most likely option.