Conscripts in Central Asia, a dangerous obligation
Soldiers in the Central Asian republics have to face worse dangers than enemy bullets or shells. Bullying, hazing, accidents, andContinue Reading
Category: English
No more antics as former Turkmen president passed baton to son
Five months after leaving the presidency, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has relinquished being the centre of attention in favour of his son.Continue Reading
The European Union’s Tajik contradiction
The different bodies of the European Union are issuing contradictory messages regarding Tajikistan. From condemning the government’s actions and repressiveContinue Reading
Karakalpakstan, unexpected problem in Uzbekistan’s constitutional reform
Uzbekistan is in the process of amending its constitution. The zeroing of presidential terms, allowing incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remainContinue Reading
The ‘new normal’ along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border
Since the spring 2021 clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, the situation along the border continues to be unstable and weContinue Reading
Turkey and Central Asian military cooperation: more than just drones
From arms sales to joint military exercises and cooperation agreements, in the last few years Turkey has stepped up itsContinue Reading
The hidden treasures of Turkmenistan (part II)
As we explored in The hidden treasures of Turkmenistan (part I), the Central Asian country has a rich heritage largelyContinue Reading
Hard times for Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers
In a matter of days, two of Central Asia’s Foreign Ministers were dismissed. At a time when diplomacy is ofContinue Reading
Tokayev’s balancing act in the Russia-Ukraine war
Central Asia is one of the regions most affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Its strong links to Moscow hasContinue Reading
Questions arise after Kazakhstan’s Minister of Defence dismissal
Days after being confirmed in his post as Minister of Defence, Murat Bektanov was dismissed by President Tokayev. He didContinue Reading