Uzbekistan
Huawei’s Growing Presence in Central Asia’s Telecom Industry
In the wake of Western sanctions, Huawei has pivoted toward emerging markets, including within Central …
China’s Electric Vehicle Expansion in Central Asia
China produced almost 60 percent of the world’s electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022. In Central …
In Uzbekistan, Residents Complain of Poor Quality in Rural Housing Projects
In June 2020, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the allocation of a results-based loan …
The West Is Eying Closer Relations With Central Asia
An interesting development is occurring in Central Asia. Over the past year, leaders from Western …
Karakalpak Activist Deprived of Kazakh Citizenship
Neitbay Urazbayev, a Karakalpak activist based in Kazakhstan, appears to have had his Kazakhstani citizenship …
Uzbekistan Takes a Stance Against Promoting or Endorsing Polygamy
On October 31, Uzbekistan issued a law prohibiting the promotion of polygamy. Now “promoting cohabitation with …
Central Asia’s Great Energy Paradox
It is a puzzling question: why do the energy-rich Central Asian states experience frequent energy …