Majlis Podcast

Sunday 20 October 2019

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October 17, 2019
The Role Of Women In Central Asian Governments

This latest episode of the Majlis podcast was taped at the Central Eurasian Studies Society conference at George Washington University.

October 07, 2019
Why Are Central Asian Authorities Obsessed With Beards And Hijabs?

What people wear on their heads in Central Asia is a matter of concern for the governments there. Many women have found themselves in trouble for wearing a hijab, and many men for wearing a beard.
October 01, 2019
Demonstrations Against Chinese Influence Continue In Kazakhstan

Many people at these protests have voiced concerns about China’s growing economic presence in Kazakhstan. But previous demonstrations have also included criticisms of the number of Chinese workers in the country and Beijing’s treatment of ethnic Kazakhs in China's western Xinjiang region.
September 23, 2019
Is The Situation Along Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Getting Worse?

The Kyrgyz-Tajik border has been a flashpoint for many years now and the situation is at the least, no better, and some would argue it is worse now than ever before.
September 17, 2019
The Disappeared Of Turkmenistan

For years, rights groups have drawn attention to the dozens of people who have been imprisoned in Turkmenistan and never heard from again.
September 09, 2019
Could Kyrgyzstan's First President Return Home?

There has been talk lately that Kyrgyzstan’s first president, Askar Akaev, is looking to return to Kyrgyzstan.
September 03, 2019
Will Kazakhstan's Youth Wake The Country Up?

Members of the Oyan Qazaqstan (Wake Up Kazakhstan) movement and others rallied in Almaty, Nursultan, and Shymkent on August 30, Kazakhstan’s Constitution Day. They called for changes in Kazakhstan, particularly constitutional reforms.
September 01, 2019
Majlis Podcast: Will Kazakhstan's Youth Wake The Country Up?

Members of the Oyan Qazaqstan (Wake Up Kazakhstan) movement and others rallied in Almaty, Nursultan, and Shymkent on August 30, Kazakhstan’s Constitution Day.They called for changes in Kazakhstan, particularly constitutional reforms.
August 12, 2019
On Trial In Kazakhstan For Defending Kazakhs In China

Some feel the Kazakh authorities are trying to silence a critic of Chinese policies on its Muslim minority before Serikzhan Bilash sours Kazakh-Chinese economic ties.
August 04, 2019
A Russian Ingredient In A Kyrgyz Feud

Kyrgyzstan’s current president, Sooronbai Jeenbekov, and former president, Almazbek Atamabaev, have been feuding for months.
July 28, 2019
Peeking Behind Turkmenistan's Facade

On this week's Majlis podcast, amid rumors about the health of President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, we take a look at what is behind the facade the Turkmen government tries to show the world.
July 01, 2019
Is There A Change In Gulnara Karimova's Fortunes?

Are the Uzbek authorities now ready to release Gulnara Karimova from prison, and if so, why?

About Majlis

Each week, hosts Bruce Pannier and Muhammad Tahir welcome a panel of expert guests to discuss significant political developments and pressing social issues affecting the nations of Central Asia.

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Majlis Podcast

Sunday 20 October 2019

The Role Of Women In Central Asian Governments

Why Are Central Asian Authorities Obsessed With Beards And Hijabs?

Demonstrations Against Chinese Influence Continue In Kazakhstan

Is The Situation Along Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Getting Worse?

The Disappeared Of Turkmenistan

Could Kyrgyzstan's First President Return Home?

Will Kazakhstan's Youth Wake The Country Up?

Majlis Podcast: Will Kazakhstan's Youth Wake The Country Up?

On Trial In Kazakhstan For Defending Kazakhs In China

A Russian Ingredient In A Kyrgyz Feud

Peeking Behind Turkmenistan's Facade

Is There A Change In Gulnara Karimova's Fortunes?

About Majlis