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Complexities of decolonization of names in Central Asia

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

23 March 2025

How to save the Caspian Sea from turning into an environmental disaster

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

3 March 2025

A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva

Written by Elmira Lyapina

27 October 2024

US diplomats’ memoirs offer candid tales of Central Asian history

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

12 August 2024

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Meet the majestic Akhal-Teke horses, the national pride of Turkmenistan

They are also known as ‘golden’ and ‘heavenly’ horses

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

3 weeks ago

China's impact on the Rogun Dam Project in Tajikistan

The project has significant social and environmental implications

Written by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship

20 November 2024

Central Asia press freedom scores get worse

Increasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media

Written by Vlast.kz

10 June 2024

China increases gas imports from Turkmenistan for green energy transition. It's impact is unclear

Will China replacing coal with natural gas help the climate?

Written by Global Climate Justice Fellowship, Shahida Yakub

6 June 2024

What stands behind Central Asia’s ugly problem with domestic violence

The authorities' reluctance and indifference cost women lives and wellbeing

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

29 April 2024

Central Asia’s unique tradition of singing during Ramadan keeps evolving

From pre-Islamic ritual to Ramadan-themed song and national tradition

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

8 April 2024

A deep dive into the musical repertoire of Turkmenistan’s national leader

He writes songs about horses and poems about dogs

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

19 February 2024

What did Central Asian presidents talk about in their New Year's addresses?

Demographic milestones, constitutional referendums, new cities, and more

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

5 January 2024

Turkmenistan remains unsafe for women

Its ranking in global rating on women safety is misleading

Written by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova

5 December 2023

Why has Turkmenistan’s succession plan gone sideways?

A narcissist father and his rebellious son are experiencing trouble

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

12 October 2023

Central Asian presidents cannot stop appointing their relatives to high-level posts

Blood ties trump merit and professional qualifications

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

31 August 2023

Turkmenistan unveils its first ‘smart’ city, named after the former president

Billions of dollars were spent amid ongoing economic hardship

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

20 July 2023

Central Asian leaders sigh with relief as Erdoğan wins presidential elections in Turkey

Trade, transport corridors and drones are back on the table

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

15 June 2023

Central Asian leaders display loyalty to Kremlin at the military parade in Moscow

Their reluctant attitude showed Russia's allies are cautious to engage

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

10 May 2023

New study finds internet censorship in Turkmenistan reaches over 122,000 domains

Blanket type censorship results in massive collateral damage

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

12 April 2023

Like father, like son: Turkmenistan’s new president carries on his predecessor’s repressive policies

Presidents have changed but improvements have still not taken place

Written by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova

24 March 2023

The climate crisis and the environment in Central Asia — Is there hope?

The region is uniquely vulnerable to climate pressures

Written by Mia Tarp Nurmagambetova

15 December 2022

A water diplomacy expert discusses the prospects of water conflict and cooperation in Central Asia

An interview with Jahan Taganova

Written by Zhar Zardykhan

31 August 2022

As peace and prosperity unravel, Central Asia braces for a surge of forced labor and sexual slavery

Human trafficking in the post-pandemic Central Asian region

Written by Zhar Zardykhan

9 August 2022

Central Asia rushes into armed drone race as regional arms transfers brew

Drone diplomacy and geopolitics of arms race in Central Asia

Written by Zhar Zardykhan

7 July 2022

Central Asia celebrates Victory Day amid Russian pressure

A delicate balance between memory and politics

Written by Zhar Zardykhan

2 June 2022

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