Region
Central Asia
December 04, 2021
The China-Iran Strategic Partnership: 40 Years in the Making
By Satgin Hamrah and Alexander Eliasen
The Iran-Iraq war kickstarted the China-Iran partnership. Understanding that history provides valuable context for the relationship today.
December 02, 2021
Mob Accosts Kyrgyz Opposition Politician Tekebayev
By Catherine Putz
Tekebayev and other opposition politicians have been agitating against the November 28 election results.
December 02, 2021
Nazarbayev to Step Down From Nur Otan Party Leadership
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan's protracted political transition is moving steadily along.
December 01, 2021
Has Labor Migration to Russia Improved for Kyrgyz?
By Aziza Shamyrbekova
Accession to the Eurasian Economic Union provided some relief to Kyrgyz migrant workers, but difficulties remain.
November 30, 2021
Kazakhstan’s Poet, Political Dissident Aron Atabek Dies
By Paolo Sorbello
Atabek had served 15 years in prison and died just weeks after his release.
November 30, 2021
How to Make Samarkand a Truly Green City
By Darina Solod and Nina Lesikhina
Samarkand recently joined the EBRD's Green Cities program. Will it help citizens be heard?
November 29, 2021
No Place for Afghan Refugees in Central Asia
By Umida Hashimova
Even financial compensation can’t lure Central Asian countries into accepting Afghan refugees.
November 29, 2021
Low Turnout, Technical Glitches, Mar Kyrgyzstan’s Parliamentary Polls
By Catherine Putz
With final results still pending, one thing is clear: Kyrgyzstanis are tired of elections.
November 29, 2021
Mining Kyrgyzstan: Chinese Companies Encounter Increasing Conflict
By Khiradmand Sheraliev
Increased conflict between Kyrgyz citizens and Chinese mining companies highlights the necessity of more careful cooperation.
November 24, 2021
Why Is Kyrgyzstan’s Upcoming Parliamentary Election Significant?
By Catherine Putz
A discussion with Dr. Asel Doolotkeldieva.
November 23, 2021
Where Are ‘New’ Uzbekistan’s Promised Reforms?
By Akzam Turgunov
The reelection of Uzbekistan’s president was a foregone conclusion. The real question is: Where are the promised reforms?
November 22, 2021
Uzbekistan Extending Financial Support to Labor Migrants
By Umida Hashimova
In visiting Russia, Uzbek officials demonstrate greater attention to the country’s critical labor migrant population.
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