The complexities surrounding derussifying names are an example of how past legacies are still felt in the region, affecting even the most basic life decisions.

By Bruce Pannier The Kyrgyz Republic’s “Tulip” or “People’s” Revolution – the 20 anniversary of which falls on March 24 – is one of the most significant events experienced by Central Asia since the ...

The United States and European Union have demonstrated rising interest in Central Asia’s critical minerals in recent months.

Central Asia’s venture ecosystem is reaching a new level, positioning the region as an increasingly significant player on the global venture map.

Meanwhile, the launch of the inaugural Bukhara Biennial later this year will mark a pivotal moment in the country’s emergence ...

During his inauguration speech at the National Assembly of Azerbaijan in February 2024, President Ilham Aliyev emphasized ...

STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new. View on euronews ...

Our writer takes us on a journey of a lifetime across the so-named “5-Stans,” with all the wonder and mystery these nations ...

A CEE Bankwatch background report stressed that the evaporation of the Aral Sea was caused by extensive damming on the middle ...

Unlike the U.S., Beijing has gone full throttle in strengthening its economic clout across Central Asia, cementing its status ...

That light could illuminate new horizons for Turkmenistan, but it also risks sparking resentment from those who’ve long ...

One smart city that has been completed recently is Arkadag in Turkmenistan, Central Asia. It is the new regional capital of the Ahal province in the southern part of the country, located near the ...