A Turning Point for Kyrgyz-Uzbek Relations?
Landmark meeting indicates progress over trade and border issues.
8 Sep 17
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan: Court Shuts Down Independent TV Channel
Move interpreted as attempt to silence opposition media.
31 Aug 17
Kyrgyzstan's Islamic TV Revolution
A range of broadcasters are catering for a public increasingly interested in religion.
19 Aug 17
Afghan Instability Threatens Tajikistan
The power vacuum in the neighbouring state has Tajik analysts worried.
28 Jul 17
Integrating Islamic Trends in Kyrgyzstan
How religion and politics are mixing in a previously secular state.
3 Jul 17
Kyrgyzstan: Election Campaigning Co-opts Islam
Will politicians use religious discourse to appeal to the electorate?
26 Jun 17
Turkmenistan's Growing Economic Crisis
Central Asia’s most isolated state remains set against reforms.
23 May 17
Central Asia's Freedom of Speech Stalemate
Space for critical debate shrinks further amid economic crises and fears over extremism.
3 May 17
Tajikistan's Abandoned Wives
Many men find new partners while working abroad, leaving families at home without support.
30 Mar 17
Russia's Aims in Central Asia
Regional cooperation revolves around the Eurasia Economic Union.
28 Mar 17
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