Just one year ago, Russia’s positions in Central Asia were so solid that even China’s growing presence in the region was not a threat. That...

The protests in Kazakhstan have shown that the current model of governance has angered millions of people who missed out when the resources pie was shared...

By standing up against the Taliban, Tajik leadership is counting on boosting its popularity, both at home and abroad.

Even if a U.S. military base does eventually open in Central Asia, it won’t change the balance of power on the ground.

China is moving away from coal and dirtier energy sources. Can Russia help fill the gap?

Sadyr Japarov’s rise was fueled by a combination of two political assets: popular radical rhetoric and influential connections.

The situation in Kyrgyzstan is in some ways similar to its last two revolutions. The difference is world and regional powers' reluctance to get involved...

Courted by Alexander Lukashenko since the 2000s, China has gradually expanded its presence, economic and otherwise, in Belarus.