Podcast
Central Asia’s Rising Global Profile And How That Affects Governance At Home
Central Asia has never enjoyed so much international attention as it has since Russia launched its full-scale war on Ukraine.
Punishing Reporting: Bloggers Under Pressure In Mirziyoev’s Uzbekistan
Since Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev came to power in late 2016, he has often exhorted journalists to draw attention to corruption.
Merchant Protests Shake Kyrgyz Government
The government’s announcement of a new tax regime for local bazaars and markets sparked an unexpected backlash.
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.
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.