As Russian troops enter the country, hopes of a peaceful resolution are dashed

Trying to find out what “Eurasia” means for Kazakhstan’s foreign policy turned out to be much harder than predicted.

The "lifelong leader" of Kazakhstan has resigned, putting an end to a 30-year rule — and opening up space to reflect...

Uzbekistan’s so-called “spring” is more about upgrading this Central Asian state than providing political freedoms.

While Turkmens are told they’re living in a “golden age”, food shortages, labour unrest and unemployment are on the...

On the eve of another sham election, Turkmenistan’s rulers aren’t taking the need for change seriously. Have they...