Uzbekistan
New law tightens state control in Kyrgyzstan
A new 'foreign agents' bill was signed into law in Kyrgyzstan and could threaten the activities of civil society groups
KyrgyzstanUzbekistan will seek more Chinese investment
A state visit by the Uzbek president to China opened up the prospect of even closer economic ties
UzbekistanWar in Ukraine creates opportunities for Central Asia
Changes in Russia caused by its invasion of Ukraine are reshaping the economies of Central Asia
Central AsiaNew Kyrgyzstan language law will raise Russia tensions
Kyrgyzstan’s new language bill highlights the long-term decline of the Russian language across much of Central Asia
KyrgyzstanUzbek president’s problems will mount in long term
Two seven-year terms could allow Mirzioyev time to tackle population growth, ageing infrastructure and energy shortages
UzbekistanChina-Central Asia relations will deepen
China’s first in-person hosting of five Central Asian leaders will build its regional economic and geopolitical presence
ChinaRussia and Central Asian states will cooperate on gas
As Russia’s gas export revenues fall, Central Asia could provide an alternative for filling state coffers
RussiaReferendum will back Uzbekistan’s new constitution
Key constitutional changes could allow the Uzbek president to stay in office into his 80s
UzbekistanRussia's neighbours must adapt to hosting migrants
Georgia and Kazakhstan are among several former Soviet states grappling with an unexpected influx of Russians
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