What’s Behind Central Asia’s Umrah Fever?
As the holy month of Ramadan drew near, Tajikistan’s president expressed his concern about frequent …
Turkmenistan
Comparing Chinese and Indian Energy Security Strategies in Central Asia
Given the vital importance of oil and gas in fueling modern societies, securing access to …
Central Asia No Closer to Shaking Perceptions of Corruption
Struggling with “dysfunctional rule of law, rising authoritarianism and systemic corruption” the annual Corruption Perceptions …
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan Again Designated as Religious Freedom Violators, Granted Waivers
As the new year dawned, the U.S. State Department issued its annual “Countries of Particular …
Following China’s Export of Sanctioned Goods Through Central Asia to Russia
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States, the European Union, and other countries …
Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox
It is a puzzling question: why do the energy-rich Central Asian states experience frequent energy …