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Uzbekistan
Europe's New Central Asia Strategy
By Catherine Putz
Is the EU's new regional strategy the same as its last regional strategy? Not entirely.
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
By Catherine Putz
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
Will All Roads in Central Asia Eventually Lead to China?
By Catherine Putz
Increased Chinese involvement in the region is a source of both fascination and fear.
The Desolation of Merv
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
230 years ago, one of the Islamic world's most important cities was completely laid to ruin.
Has Tajikistan Burned Too Many Bridges?
By Catherine Putz
Russia and Kazakhstan mull the right to be forgotten and Stroehlein is tired of excuses.
Uzbekistan’s Bravest Woman Beaten by Police
By Catherine Putz
Elena Urlaeva was taking pictures of people forced to labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton fields.
What Does Rule of Law Look Like in Central Asia?
By Catherine Putz
Heavy focus on order and security, perhaps more aptly called rule by law.
The US Prefers China to Russia in Central Asia
By Catherine Putz
State officials are quick to mention Russia's economic troubles, ignore the EEU, and compliment China.
Uzbek Activist Sentenced to 5 More Years for 'Violating Prison Rules'
By Catherine Putz
Azam Farmonov has already served 9 years in jail for extortion charges, which human rights groups say were fabricated.
Hoarding Banned Soviet Art in Uzbekistan
By Catherine Putz
And the "discourse of danger" in Tajikistan, recommended reads.
How to Become a Central Asian President for Life
By Catherine Putz
Write it into the constitution, obviously.
Central Asia’s Environmental Sins
By Catherine Putz
The number of dead saiga antelope keeps climbing, and National Geographic profiles the depressing saga of Aral Sea.