Central Asia in Focus
Central Asia in Focus is a bi-weekly newsletter focusing on key events shaping the course of the region.
Central Asia in Focus: Doing Business with the Taliban
In this week’s edition: Business relations between the Taliban and Central Asia are blooming, two Kazakh citizens were killed in a Russian anti-terrorism operation, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Uzbekistan to Spend $500m to Prep for More Russian Gas Imports
In this week’s edition: Uzbekistan will spend $500m to prep for more Russian gas imports, the price of flour and bread jumps in Turkmenistan, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Kyrgyz Court Closes Down Kloop
In this week’s edition: a Bishkek court ruled to “liquidate” Kloop Media. Plus Kazakh activists are working to be allowed to gather for International Women’s Day, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Uzbek Politician Calls for Pulling the Plug on ‘Chauvinist’ Russian TV
In this week’s edition: an Uzbek politician calls for pulling the plug on chauvinist Russian TV. Plus the end of Raimbek ‘Milliony’ in Kyrgyzstan, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Turkey Pushes Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Deal Forward
In this week’s edition: Turkey pushes the Kyrgyz-Tajik border deal forward. Plus Central Asian states are looking bad in the latest Human Rights Watch 2024 report, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Is the Taliban’s Controversial Canal Leaking Water?
In this week’s edition: is the Taliban’s controversial canal leaking water? Plus a Kyrgyz Kurultai turns into a cult fest for President Japarov, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Another Winter of Energy Discontent in Kazakhstan?
In this week’s edition: will Kazakstan experience another winter of energy discontent? Plus an ethnic Karakalpak is stripped of Kazakh citizenship, and a discussion of recent protests in Kyrgyzstan against…
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan Imprisons Citizen Who Fought in Ukraine
In this week’s edition: Kazakhstan imprisons a citizen who fought in Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan join the Global Methane Pledge, Rosatom is moving on its Uzbek Contract, and more. Thanks…
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakh authorities pressure #NeMolchiKZ
In this week’s edition: Kazakh authorities pressure #NeMolchiKZ, Reporters Without Borders and Deutsche Welle support Kloop Media, Kyrgyz pensioner found guilty of calling for government’s overthrow, and more.
Central Asia in Focus: Kazakh Authorities Send Mixed Signals on Using SpaceX’s Starlink
In this week’s edition: Kazakh authorities send mixed signals on using SpaceX’s Starlink, EU Anti-Drug Program warns of increase of Afghan methamphetamines in Uzbekistan, Turkmen authorities prevent journalist from collecting…
Central Asia in Focus: Two Afghan Governments Represented in Tajikistan
In this week’s edition: two Afghan governments are represented in Tajikistan, Iran is involved in a deal to sell Turkmen gas to Iraq, RFE/RL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva is detained in…
Central Asia in Focus: New Russian Trade Corridors Through Central Asia
In this week’s edition: a new Russian trade corridor in Central Asia, an Uzbek citizen was sent to prison for fighting in Ukraine, how foreign wars are affecting governments and…
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