International relations
ISIS-K threat to Uzbek railway dream opens doors for Taliban
Isolated Afghan rulers offer Central Asia assurances at conference
Central Asia
Opinion
The perils of ignoring Eurasian instability
Volatile region has historically caused problems for the rest of the world
Politics
Unrest overshadows dream of IT-powered 'new Uzbekistan'
Net blackout, bans on Twitter, TikTok at odds with courtship of tech investors
Life
Uzbekistan races to save Silk Road legacy
In Samarkand, ancient sites have been lost to arable farming
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake leaves homeless waiting for uncertain relief
Taliban say they are working around the clock but need more international aid
Natural disasters
Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000, toll expected to rise
Rescue operations hampered by inaccessible terrain, recent floods
Politics
Kazakhstan votes to amend constitution in referendum
Ballot could be seen as rehearsal for President Tokayev's bid to win second term
Politics
Kazakhstan set to vote on constitution reform in Putin-like process
Critics say proposed changes to 'super presidential' system are superficial
International relations
Putin to seek support at Eurasian summit amid sanctions squeeze
Kazakhstan, others step gingerly as Ukraine poses existential questions for bloc
International relations
Japan asks Kazakhstan to align against Russian war on Ukraine
Foreign minister Hayashi on Central Asian tour with stops in Uzbekistan and Mongolia
Interview
Uzbekistan primed for foreign investment after reforms: deputy PM
Energy and agriculture sectors ready for Japanese investors, Umurzakov says
Interview
Kazakhstan's Air Astana flies above pandemic turbulence
Carrier bucks global trend with swing to profit as passenger numbers hit record
Opinion
Western powers should exploit Central Asia's unease over Ukraine war
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have both distanced themselves from Moscow
Politics
Kazakhstan reforms meet skepticism in shadow of Russia's war
Amid 'cosmetic' changes, critics say Tokayev missing chance to break Kremlin's grip
Supply Chain
China opens wallet to keep trans-Eurasian express moving
Operators cover 'war insurance' and slash rates
Afghanistan turmoil
Chinese foreign minister makes surprise stop in Afghanistan
Talks to cover economy and transit, as Beijing aims to prevent Uyghur bases
International relations
Uzbekistan hopes for 'white gold' rush after cotton boycott lifted
Crop has been both a boon and a curse for the Central Asian nation
Politics
Kazakh president lays out reform to curb powers of his office
Tokayev calls for stronger parliament, rule relaxation for opposition formation
Politics
Turkmenistan leader's son wins presidency
Serdar Berdymukhamedov's election without real opposition caps dynastic succession
Politics
Turkmenistan election spells change at top, little for public
President's heir Serdar offers quiet contrast to rally driving, horse riding father