State regulator loosens grip on Tajikistan’s internet
The decision, which was made public last weekend, is expected to improve the quality and speed of the internet service in the country, which has been severely compromised by the monopoly of EKTs, operated by the joint-stock company Tojiktelecom.
Tokayev outlines priorities for GCC-Central Asia cooperation
Kazakhstan President Tokayev outlined his vision for strengthening cooperation between the Gulf and Central Asian countries at a summit of the two blocs last week.
Erdoğan’s re-election: Can the Turkish economy weather another year of crisis?
Turkey’s economic crisis deepens, but Erdoğan clings to his growth plan. Can he pull off a miracle or will he be forced to backtrack?
Uzbekistan’s referendum: a step towards a ‘social state’ or a power grab by Mirziyoyev?
Uzbekistan is preparing to hold a referendum on a new constitution that could extend the rule of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev until 2040. The vote, scheduled...
Five lessons from Blinken’s Central Asia visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has concluded his first visit to Central Asia, where he met with leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other former...
China, Uyghurs, forced labour: a recipe for litigation?
China’s treatment of its Uyghurs population could spark a wave of lawsuits. (more…)