The Washington Post

Footprints in Steppes of Central Asia

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan -- In a remote corner of Central Asia in a country that didn't even exist a decade ago, the U.S. Air Force is building a base that within months will be home to 3,000 personnel and ...
The Diplomat

The Historical Great Powers of Asia: Central Asia

An illustration from the 14th century Jami‛ al-Tawarikh by Rashid al-Din (https://warfare.x10host.com/Persia/14/Diez_Album-p59.htm). This piece is part of a series ...
The New York Times

In the ‘Great Game’ of Central Asia, China’s Leader Seeks the Advantage

Xi Jinping’s visit to Central Asia this week sheds a light on his country’s efforts to increase its sway in the vast, resource-rich region once considered Russia’s domain. By Keith Bradsher BEIJING — ...
The Diplomat

The World Nomad Games Return to Central Asia

At the 2016 World Nomad Games in Cholpon-ata, Kyrgyzstan, Kok-boru (also called Kokpar and Buzkashi) was a crowd favorite. Credit: Catherine Putz For the first time, Kazakhstan will host the World ...