Turkmenistan
Meeting Development Goals For Central Asia’s Persons With Disabilities
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The Drone Race In Central Asia
All five Central Asian militaries have drones, and four of the countries produce military drones domestically.
Recent Attacks Spotlight Gender Violence In Kazakhstan
Headlines in Kazakhstan in recent weeks have been dominated by reports of violence against women.
Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan
In this week’s edition: two Afghan governments are represented in Tajikistan, Iran is involved in a deal to sell Turkmen gas to Iraq, RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is detained in…
Law And Order In Tajikistan
Gallup World Poll just released the results of its annual Law and Order Index, which ranked Tajikistan as the most secure country in the world.
How Distant Wars Impact Central Asia
Geographically, Central Asia is located a comfortable distance away from the wars in the Caucasus, Ukraine, and the Middle East, but these conflicts affect the region.
Kyrgyzstan’s Draft Laws Push Independent Media, Civil Society To The Edge
On October 25, Kyrgyzstan’s draft law on noncommercial organizations was adopted by parliament in its first reading.
Can Sanctions Work Against Central Asian Kleptocracies?
It’s no secret that kleptocracy is a problem in every Central Asian country.
Central Asia in Focus: Central Asian Leaders Visit Berlin
In this week’s edition: Central Asian leaders visit Berlin, Kyrgyz Courts are called out for leniency on rapists, Kazakh Police raid Tajik migrant laborers, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Publishes List Resembling Russia’s ‘Foreign Agent’ Registry
In this week’s edition: Kazakhstan publishes a list resembling Russia’s ‘foreign agent’ registry, Amnesty International and the United Nations criticize Tajikistan over their treatment of Pamiris, and more.