Nuclear Power Plant Construction and Uranium Mining in Kyrgyzstan Pose Unacceptable Risks
Since January 2022 the Kyrgyz government has been considering the construction of a nuclear power …
Central Asia
What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?
As the holy month of Ramadan drew near, Tajikistan’s president expressed his concern about frequent …
In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest
Mere days after breaking up an alleged assassination plot, Kyrgyz authorities finally got their hands …
Why Did the Islamic State Target Russia?
On March 22, 2024, four masked men wielding automatic weapons opened fire on concertgoers at …
Labor Rights Violations Persist in Uzbekistan
Since Indorama Agro, one of Uzbekistan’s largest cotton producers, began its operations in Syrdarya and …
Crocus City Hall Attack: Deciphering Central Asian Jihadism and Russian Counterterrorism
The devastating March 22 terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, on the …