With vast investments at stake, Chinese private security firms are expanding operations in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.

A Chinese-born Kazakh was fighting deportation in Uzbekistan. Now no one is sure where he is.

In Bishkek, Kyrgyz demonstrated against China’s mass detainment of Muslims, but other grievances are shaping protests too.

Efforts in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to garner attention on the Xinjiang camps have grown, but still to little effect.

With Xu Qiliang making stops in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, China is continuing to boost security relations in the region.

Central Asian countries are betting on the BRI for long-term benefits, despite the apparent risks.

In Central Asia, Chinese companies can score financing from both Beijing and local capitals. But is anyone profiting?

The failure of the Bishkek power plant in January has had domestic fallout, but its bilateral dimension could scorch Beijing too.

Uzbekistan’s transformation will fast-track the new Silk Road.

As 2018 began, a glut of Central Asia-themed reports surfaced in major media outlets; recommended reads.

Can Beijing untie the Pamir Knot?

Central Asian governments are interested in linking with CPEC, but also wary of security risks.

Without a clear economic rationale, Chabahar port might do little more than embroil India in geopolitical games.

Chinese classes are on the rise, but still not a priority for Tajik students.

China needs to be wary of a looming water crisis in Central Asia.

Insights from Erica Marat.