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Uzbekistan
Cars, Currency, and the Uzbek Black Market
By Catherine Putz
The unofficial exchange rates points to a deeper problem than official numbers let on.
The Weird Case of the Uzbek Language
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Central Asia's history under the Soviet Union resulted in distorted nomenclature and language across the region.
Taliban Blow Line Transmitting Uzbek Electricity to Kabul
By Catherine Putz
One blown pylon illustrates the vulnerability of electricity transmission lines in Afghanistan
US Bill Including Central Asia on 'High Risk' List Fails
By Casey Michel
The bill was soundly rejected – but Central Asia’s inclusion in the list of “high risk” countries lingers.
Uzbek Foreign Minister in Washington for Consultations
By Catherine Putz
There’s plenty to discuss, such as the 5 year coverup of the death of a political prisoner.
Don’t Try to Exchange Your Manats for Dollars in Turkmenistan
By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat has reportedly halted the sale of foreign currencies amid worries of a devaluation.
A Year of 'Elections' in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.
Tajikistan’s New Year Crackdown
By Catherine Putz
Plus: Nicolas Cage's stolen dinosaur skull, forced labor in Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz of the Pamirs; recommended reads.
SCO Prime Ministers Gather in China to Talk Trade and Terrorism
By Catherine Putz
In Ufa the SCO set goals and in Zhengzhou they should chart a course for implementation.
How to Quit the Kazakh Media Game
By Catherine Putz
Russia vs Turkey and Uzbekistan’s co-opting of the ISIS threat; weekend reads.
Kyrgyzstan Deports Human Rights Researcher
By Catherine Putz
Religion in Tajikistan, corruption scandals in Uzbekistan, and other weekend reads.
What’s the Verdict on Forced Labor in Uzbekistan’s Cotton Harvest?
By Catherine Putz
The risks of forced labor are real, but people tend to keep silent.