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Crossroads Asia
Kygyz, Tajik, Uzbek Presidents Hold Groundbreaking Trilateral Summit
By Kulobiddin Norov
A first-of-its-kind Central Asian summit boosts regional connectivity and authoritarian domestic agendas.
China’s Expanding Footprint in Uzbekistan
By Bekzod Zakirov
Tashkent is seeking to maintain strong economic ties with Beijing while addressing public concerns about their possible impacts on the country's sovereignty.
USAID Cuts Devastating to Central Asia Programs
By Catherine Putz
If leaked documents listing active and terminated projects are accurate, almost all USAID programs in Central Asia have been cut.
The Authoritarian Roots and Implications of the Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan Border Agreement
By Kristiina Silvan
Authoritarian consolidation might have accelerated border deal-making on the paper, but it may also impede deal-making on the ground.
Trump and Putin: A Massive Change of Heart and What It Means for Central Asia
By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
Now that the U.S. is siding with Russia, where does that leave Central Asia?
Uzbekistan’s Evolving Northern Afghanistan Strategy
By Hamza Boltaev and Islomkhon Gafarov
Tashkent’s transition from a security-oriented approach to a pragmatic, economy-first foreign policy in relation to Kabul is most evident in its engagement in northern Afghanistan.
No Aid, All Investments: The Future of Chinese Engagement in Kazakhstan
By Albert Otkjær
With U.S. aid diminished, it seems unlikely that China will fill the gap. Beijing favors investments in infrastructure over civil society.
In the Face of Oppression, Feminist Resistance in Kazakhstan Persists
By Xeniya Golub and Alfiya Jangitayeva
Kazakhstan’s feminist activists persist, despite formidable resistance from both the state and anti-feminist groups.
Mongolia’s Central Asia Connection: Kazakhstan
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Mongolia looks to use its upgraded relationship with Kazakhstan to forge closer ties with Central Asia writ large.
Concern in Mongolia After Police Raid on Independent News Outlet
By Uranbileg Tumurkhuyag
Eight employees for Noorog Creative Studio were detained, allegedly without due process, on murky and shifting charges.
Kazakhstan Buries Time Zone Issue
By Paolo Sorbello
One year after merging two time zones, the government’s decision is final.
Cancellation of RFE/RL’s Grant Called ‘Illegal’ and a ‘Gift’ to US Adversaries
By Catherine Putz
RFE/RL leadership has pushed back on the decision by its parent organization, the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to cancel its grants, calling the move outright "illegal."
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