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Central Asia
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?
By Casey Michel
The added contributors may help assuage supply fears, if the reported deals work out.
Per Capita, Turkmenistan Jails Far More Journalists Than China
By Casey Michel
In an already underreported region, journalists face jail simply for doing their jobs.
Migrants Unwelcome: Siberian Region Bans Foreign Workers From Key Jobs
By Catherine Putz
Meanwhile, fewer Tajiks are traveling to Russia looking for work, already.
The Belarus Trap: Former Journalist Faces Forced Return to Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
While Belarus isn’t willing to extradite all rogue Central Asians, Chary Annamuradov might be one of the unlucky ones.
A New Day for US-Central Asia Relations?
By Catherine Putz
Washington needs to clarify how new C5+1 projects either build on or differ from previous endeavors.
5 Central Asian Foreign Ministers Convene in Washington
By Catherine Putz
The C5+1 is Washington's latest attempt at making diplomatic progress, of any kind, in Central Asia.
The Unsurprising Doldrums of US-Central Asia Trade
By Casey Michel
Washington's trade with Central Asia experienced a drastic drop in 2015 and recovery prospects look dim.
At World Islamic Economic Forum, Tajikistan Looks for Support
By Catherine Putz
Dushanbe looks to parlay its Islamic credentials into increased financial support and investment.
How is Kazakhstan's Community Outreach Going?
By Catherine Putz
Turkmenistan restructures its energy industry, Tajikistan's stateless cling to Soviet passports; recommended reads.
Kazakhstan: Oil Workers Strike in Zhanaozen
By Catherine Putz
The strike--while brief--is another note in a litany of economic-based public frustrations.
Iranian Charity in Trouble in Tajikistan
By Catherine Putz
Another outgrowth, perhaps, of increased friction between governments in Tehran and Dushanbe.