With Karimov Ailing, What Next for Uzbekistan?
The authoritarian system built over 25 years may outlast any one leader.
31 Aug 16
Central Asia
Kyrgyzstan’s Hydropower Projects Stall Again
The planned cascade of plants seems doomed as investment collapses.
25 Aug 16
Tajikistan: Disabled Orphans Face Double Burden
There is little state provision for a particularly vulnerable sector of the population.
11 Aug 16
Drawing Out Kazakstan's Social Tensions
How one artist is trying to stir public debate through humour.
3 Aug 16
What Next After Kazak Shootings?
Government needs to tackle specific risks, not get distracted by conspiracy theories.
28 Jul 16
Islam's Psychological Comfort for Kyrgyz Women
Once the preserve of rural communities, imams are now providing counselling in urban areas.
17 Jul 16
Pressure Mounts on Tajik Army
Dushanbe wants to boost its defence forces, but people simply don’t want to join up.
7 Jul 16
Kazak Zoo Scandal Highlights Animal Rights
The plight of a female tiger has caught public attention and raised hopes for change.
6 Jul 16
Ashgabat's Immaculate White Marble Façade
Grand architecture aims to reinforce national identity, but the human reality is different.
4 Jul 16
Does Tajik Journalism Face Extinction?
Credible reporting is disappearing from the public discourse.
28 Jun 16
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