Uzbekistan unblocks, re-blocks popular social media amid TikTok talks A Russian techie influx may be forcing a rethink, but censorship hawks control the switches. Mar 17, 2022
Perspectives | Islamic State in Afghanistan seeks to recruit Uzbeks, Tajiks, Kyrgyz ISKP is reaching out to minorities in Afghanistan and their ethnic cousins in post-Soviet Central Asia. Lucas Webber, Riccardo Valle Mar 17, 2022
Uzbekistan calls for an end to aggression in Ukraine Tashkent’s support for Ukraine's territorial integrity is notable considering its deep diplomatic and economic ties with Russia. Mar 17, 2022
Uzbekistan lays out the red carpet for fleeing Russian IT specialists The government is offering streamlined work visa and residency application procedures. Mar 16, 2022
Sanctions-hit Russian oligarch quits Uzbek bank, but associates snap up stakes The billionaire had bought his stake only months ago from the president’s son-in-law. Joanna Lillis Mar 14, 2022
Central Asia to suffer as remittances from Russia nosedive The migrant-dependent countries face a double whammy. Joanna Lillis Mar 11, 2022
Explainer | The ruble’s rubble: Economic fallout on Central Asia Local currencies rise and fall with the ruble. Maximilian Hess Mar 10, 2022
Uzbekistan, Pakistan unite for Afghanistan sanctions relief Both are seeking to get ambitious transportation projects off the ground. Joanna Lillis Mar 7, 2022
Ukraine war inspires rival passions in Central Asia There is no reliable polling on views of the war, but there are plenty of supporters of Russia as well as opponents. Joanna Lillis, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 7, 2022
Report: Uzbekistan nationals involved in Russian invasion of Ukraine Uzbek officials warn that anybody found serving in foreign armed forces faces a spell in prison. Mar 3, 2022
Uzbekistan: Forced labor falls as Tashkent cleans up its cotton act State-controlled wages for pickers have risen and penalties for coercion have been toughened. Joanna Lillis Mar 2, 2022
Central Asia currencies feeling heavy pressure from ruble’s tumble Sanctions on Russia quickly impact its allies in Central Asia. Eurasianet staff Feb 28, 2022
Russia attempts to contrive appearance of support from Central Asian allies Uzbekistan issued a clarification to underline its neutral position over the war in Ukraine. Feb 27, 2022
Russia seeks solidarity against sanctions from Eurasian trading bloc An increasingly isolated Moscow has been vigorously reaching out to Central Asian partners. Feb 25, 2022
Uzbekistan: US to lend helping hand in shale gas exploration The government sees fracking as a solution to realizing its ambitious vision for the gas industry. Joanna Lillis Feb 25, 2022
Uzbek scientists spy herd immunity potential in milk of vaccinated cows Researchers used a jointly manufactured Chinese-Uzbek vaccine in their experiments. Feb 25, 2022
Central Asian leaders mute on Ukraine, but markets and public reel The damage incurred to the Russian economy spells bad news for labor migrants earning rubles. Feb 24, 2022
Russia tightens health rules for labor migrants, causing dismay and headaches Under the new regulations, all foreign workers must undergo fingerprinting and extensive medical exams within 30 days of arrival. Yan Matusevich Feb 23, 2022
Uzbekistan: Secrecy-shrouded hunt for alleged jihadis maintains high tempo Security officials claim to have uncovered a cell of extremists recruiting people to fight abroad. Feb 19, 2022
Tajikistan says Afghan instability fueling narcotics trade boom Dushanbe says the volume of illegal narcotics it interdicted in 2021 increased by 69 percent year-on-year. Feb 18, 2022
Uzbekistan: Automobile industry hits a bumpy road UzAuto Motors has blamed delivery delays on supply chain disruptions. Joanna Lillis Feb 16, 2022
Uzbekistan: Teachers made to apologize for students not getting into college The local officials that organized the public apologies have now themselves had to ask for forgiveness. Feb 11, 2022
Uzbekistan warns of security risks of failing to prevent Afghan humanitarian crisis Komilov has urged the international community to show more flexibility toward the Taliban regime. Feb 9, 2022
Xi Jinping to visit Kazakhstan in the fall Tokayev's visit to China was his first foreign trip since last month's unrest. Almaz Kumenov Feb 7, 2022
Perspectives | Cyberviolence is a curse for women in Central Asia There are legal protections, and many holes. Asylai Akisheva Feb 7, 2022