Another step towards dynastic succession in Turkmenistan
The appointment of the president’s son to new positions in the government reinforces the message that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov wants hisContinue Reading
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Uzbek president’s praise of the «Barber of Ferghana» raises concerns
During a trip to Ferghana, the Uzbek president excused the behaviour of the region’s controversial former governor and showed hisContinue Reading
Kazakhstan’s Latin alphabet, fourth time lucky?
A new Kazakh alphabet using Latin characters will be the fourth attempt at transitioning away from the Cyrillic script. ItContinue Reading
Kazakhstan, a safe haven for refugees escaping Xinjiang?
The attack on two ethnic Kazakh that seek refuge in Kazakhstan following their escape from China raises questions about theContinue Reading
Homosexuality in Central Asia: A problem of social mentality?
Members of the LGBTQ community throughout Central Asia suffer unimaginable hardships. Each day they are forced to decide between livingContinue Reading
Los selyúcidas, sultanes de Oriente y Occidente (2ª parte)
Esto es una continuación de Los selyúcidas, sultanes de Oriente y Occidente (1ª parte) Occidente: el gobierno de los amiresContinue Reading
The Great Seljuks, rulers of the East and West (part II)
This is a continuation of “The Great Seljuks, rulers of the East and West (part I)” The West: the ruleContinue Reading
Japarov’s victory in Kyrgyzstan, a real landslide?
After polls closed on Sunday in Kyrgyzstan, there was one clear winner: Sadyr Japarov. He got a much larger shareContinue Reading
The Great Seljuks, rulers of the East and West (part I)
Descending from the steppes, the Seljuks conquered a large empire that stretched from the Mediterranean to the heart of EasternContinue Reading
Uzbekistan’s historical heritage still at risk
News of damage caused to historical structures in Uzbekistan continue to emerge. Despite the central authority’s effort to protect itsContinue Reading