How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev3 March 2025
A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal YazliyevaWritten by Elmira Lyapina27 October 2024
US diplomats’ memoirs offer candid tales of Central Asian historyWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev12 August 2024
Meet the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, the national pride of TurkmenistanThey are also known as ‘golden’ and ‘heavenly’ horsesWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev3 weeks ago
China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in TajikistanThe project has significant social and environmental implicationsWritten by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship20 November 2024
Central Asia press freedom scores get worseIncreasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media Written by Vlast.kz10 June 2024
China increases gas imports from Turkmenistan for green energy transition. It's impact is unclearWill China replacing coal with natural gas help the climate?Written by Global Climate Justice Fellowship, Shahida Yakub6 June 2024
What stands behind Central Asia’s ugly problem with domestic violenceThe authorities' reluctance and indifference cost women lives and wellbeing Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev29 April 2024
Central Asia’s unique tradition of singing during Ramadan keeps evolvingFrom pre-Islamic ritual to Ramadan-themed song and national traditionWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev8 April 2024
A deep dive into the musical repertoire of Turkmenistan’s national leaderHe writes songs about horses and poems about dogsWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev19 February 2024
What did Central Asian presidents talk about in their New Year's addresses?Demographic milestones, constitutional referendums, new cities, and moreWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev5 January 2024
Turkmenistan remains unsafe for womenIts ranking in global rating on women safety is misleading Written by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova5 December 2023
Why has Turkmenistan’s succession plan gone sideways?A narcissist father and his rebellious son are experiencing trouble Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev12 October 2023
Central Asian presidents cannot stop appointing their relatives to high-level postsBlood ties trump merit and professional qualificationsWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev31 August 2023
Turkmenistan unveils its first ‘smart’ city, named after the former presidentBillions of dollars were spent amid ongoing economic hardshipWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev20 July 2023
Central Asian leaders sigh with relief as Erdoğan wins presidential elections in TurkeyTrade, transport corridors and drones are back on the table Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev15 June 2023
Central Asian leaders display loyalty to Kremlin at the military parade in MoscowTheir reluctant attitude showed Russia's allies are cautious to engageWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev10 May 2023
New study finds internet censorship in Turkmenistan reaches over 122,000 domainsBlanket type censorship results in massive collateral damageWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev12 April 2023
Like father, like son: Turkmenistan’s new president carries on his predecessor’s repressive policiesPresidents have changed but improvements have still not taken placeWritten by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova24 March 2023
The climate crisis and the environment in Central Asia — Is there hope?The region is uniquely vulnerable to climate pressuresWritten by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova15 December 2022
A water diplomacy expert discusses the prospects of water conflict and cooperation in Central AsiaAn interview with Jahan TaganovaWritten by Zhar Zardykhan31 August 2022
As peace and prosperity unravel, Central Asia braces for a surge of forced labor and sexual slaveryHuman trafficking in the post-pandemic Central Asian regionWritten by Zhar Zardykhan9 August 2022
Central Asia rushes into armed drone race as regional arms transfers brewDrone diplomacy and geopolitics of arms race in Central AsiaWritten by Zhar Zardykhan7 July 2022
Central Asia celebrates Victory Day amid Russian pressureA delicate balance between memory and politicsWritten by Zhar Zardykhan2 June 2022