How Uzbekistan's Shamshad Abdullayev became one of the most important contemporary Russian-language poetsWritten by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan3 weeks ago
Failed assassination attempt sparks speculations of power struggle in UzbekistanWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev21 November 2024
China's investment in agriculture in Tajikistan: A focus on growth and pesticide useWritten by Shahida Yakub18 November 2024
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
Why child and forced marriages persist in Central AsiaSocietal and gender norms, legal gaps, and lack of political will are contributing factors Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev31 October 2024
How the news goes viral in UzbekistanTelegram plays a crucial role in turning local events into national conversationsWritten by Mukhammadsodik Donaev14 October 2024
The Dungan gastronomical footprint in Central AsiaDungan food expert Madina Balakhisheva discusses Dungan history, cuisine, and influence Written by Vlast.kz12 October 2024
Is this the end of forced labor for Uzbekistan’s cotton industry?Forced labour is eradicated but other issues remain unsolved Written by Karena Avedissian1 October 2024
Fueling China's EV expansion: The green revolution and its environmental demands in Central AsiaWhile overall emissions will go down, mining will increaseWritten by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship16 September 2024
Chinese electric car production kicks off in UzbekistanBYD is bringing domestic EV production to Uzbekistan for the first time Written by Vlast.kz11 September 2024
Central Asians display unprecedented regional solidarity at the Paris OlympicsIt gave off extended family vibesWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev27 August 2024
Meet the US boxer who laid the foundation of boxing in UzbekistanSydney Jackson coached children in Tashkent for 45 years Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev19 August 2024
Interview with Korean-Ukrainian podcaster Oleksandr Shyn about Taiwan's linguistic landscapeTaiwanese nationalism is detached from issues of ethnicity, race or languageWritten by Filip Noubel13 August 2024
US diplomats’ memoirs offer candid tales of Central Asian historyThey cover personalities, pipelines, air bases, and vodka diplomacyWritten by Nurbek Bekmurzaev12 August 2024
Boycotting Xinjiang cotton: What does it mean for environmental and labor justice in Central Asia?Are other cotton producers faring better on labor and environmental issues?Written by Shahida Yakub, Global Climate Justice Fellowship3 July 2024
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Between optimism and concernAn agreement was finally reached after 27 years of negotiations Written by Vlast.kz1 July 2024
Central Asia press freedom scores get worseIncreasingly authoritarian regimes are clamping down on independent media Written by Vlast.kz10 June 2024
President Zelenskyy’s first interview with Central Asian journalists warns of dangers of being in Russia’s orbitThe war has created a gap between once close partners Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev3 June 2024
Azerbaijan's President Aliyev cozies up to authoritarian leadersIs it just business and politics or more?Written by Arzu Geybullayeva30 May 2024
Symbolic, but distant in the future: A dam on Kyrgyzstan’s Naryn riverThe construction is financed by Kyrgyzstan and its downsteam neighbors Written by Vlast.kz15 May 2024
Uzbekistan’s new vehicle import regulations risk strengthening its most notorious monopolyThe state-owned local automaker will gain most from new rulesWritten by Mukhammadsodik Donaev3 May 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
Creating digital collage in Uzbekistan: Interview with artist Oyjon KhayrullaevaMany women bring items from their mothers and grandmothers’ wardrobesWritten by Filip Noubel27 March 2024