Despite numerous obstacles, journalists from the region continue their investigative work through partnerships, cooperation with civil society, and open source research.

China is currently constructing the Sarakhs railway terminal on the Turkmenistan–Iran border, a project expected to accelerate container transport along the China–Central Asia–Iran–Turkey–EU and Gulf ...

In Central Asia, a region shaped by Soviet-era borders has become locked in recurring conflict. Artificial boundaries, ethnic enclaves, and unresolved territorial claims have created a cycle where ...

The fact that Sidney Reilly was the inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond tells us a lot about the life that Reilly lived.

China's highest-ranking military official under Xi Jinping was brought down in a fresh purge over the weekend, sparking pressing questions about Beijing’s designs on Taiwan, competition with the ...

In contrast to ad hoc constitutional resets seen elsewhere in the post-Soviet space, Tokayev’s approach relies on pre-emptive ...

Along the ancient Silk Road, amid the vast steppes and deserts of Central Asia, the Greek presence in Uzbekistan is ...

With Russia’s attention redirected to Ukraine and away from Central Asia, the sustainability of the CSTO is in question.

In late 2025, Russia launched a new Russian-language television channel in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to extend the reach of Kremlin-friendly messaging in Central Asia. The initiative highlights the enduring ...

Central Asia’s illiberal peace has endured through inter- and intrastate conflict, but its ability to survive environmental ...