Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev secures easy election win to general uninterest Vote monitors noted that the vote took place amid a lack of engagement with the public Jul 10, 2023
EurasiaChat: Building Central Asia's future with bricks not thought Staid Uzbek election, futuristic Kyrgyz city plans, and educational squeeze in Tajikistan Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jul 10, 2023
Pro-war Russian star’s concerts cancelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Leps claims he has paid out bounties to Russian troops for destroying Ukrainian tanks Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Central Asia: China to school Kyrgyz security officers on crackdown tactics A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 7, 2023
Uzbekistan: Competition-free vote to confirm Mirziyoyev’s grip on power The presidential election campaign has been lackluster and low-visibility. Jul 6, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Turkmenistan: Get smart city The former president, for whom the entire city was built, did not turn up for the inauguration, preferring instead to embark on a trip to Mecca. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 5, 2023
Central Asia: Regional leaders strive to limit the fallout of the Prigozhin uprising in Russia Our weekly update on Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 30, 2023
Uzbekistan: Parallel imports ensure flow of Chevrolets to Russia The latest Uzbek-assembled vehicle to grace Russian showrooms is the Damas minivan. Jun 28, 2023
EU sanctions target Uzbekistan-based companies The same companies have been targeted by U.S. sanctions. Jun 26, 2023
Putin seeks to project sense of normality with calls to Central Asian peers Officials in the region have refrained from commenting publicly on the unfolding instability in Russia. Jun 24, 2023
Central Asia: China opens “super” monitoring station on Tajik-Afghan border Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 23, 2023
Uzbekistan reaches deal to buy gas from Russia The 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas delivered over the coming year should help avoid the chronic shortages experienced last winter. Jun 19, 2023
Uzbekistan: Police officers get light sentence over custody death The Ombudsman's Office has described torture as a "disease within the body of [Uzbek] society." Jun 19, 2023
Chinese Communist Party ready to share best practices with Central Asian states An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 14, 2023
Central Asia: SCO summit going virtual An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 7, 2023
Uzbekistan: Leading Karakalpak activist loses appeal Local media and the diplomatic community took little to no interest in the case. Jun 6, 2023
EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains. EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
Uzbekistan: Appeal case of Karakalpakstan protesters nears verdict Supporters of the most high-profile defendant, Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, say the appeal was rushed and marred by violations. Jun 4, 2023
Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 1, 2023
Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor May 25, 2023
EurasiaChat: China, Islam... and love in Philadelphia Also, the state of morality in Uzbekistan as the state seeks to curb excess piety and unlawful immorality. EurasiaChat, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard May 22, 2023
China-Central Asia summit: lots of rhetoric, little substance Xi offers a helping hand in developing Central Asian political parties. May 19, 2023