Turkey

Amid a rapid rapprochement, Ankara has relied on soft power in Uzbekistan by strengthening cultural ties in language and education opportunities. But is it enough?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a two-day visit to Uzbekistan, the latest step in the post-Karimov warming of ties.

Inandi's lawyer suggests possible Kyrgyz involvement in his client's kidnapping; others suggest Inandi has been tortured.

The Turkic Council aims to grow its political and economic significance.

Many in the Uyghur diaspora feel they have a target on their back.

Ankara has deployed heath care diplomacy in Central Asia and the Caucasus in the neverending contest for influence.

Market values and Islamic values: Ertuğrul is a hero that exclaims "Ya Allah" before vanquishing his enemies.

A closer look at how two pivotal players factor into subregional dynamics in this domain.

Two employees of the re-named Sapat school network are reportedly in detention. A Bishkek court has stalled their extradition.

A closer look at India’s increasingly complex relationships with countries of the Middle East.

There are favorable conditions and arguments for Turkey to advance relations with Asia, if Ankara can overcome some existing roadblocks.