Crossroads Asia

The German president’s recent visit underscores Berlin’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kazakhstan amidst a volatile geopolitical landscape.

For Kazakhstan, the secondary sanctions risk is not just hypothetical.

Patterns in criticism of government officials reveal how President Tokayev views the chain of responsibility for the fires, but the broader public may disagree.

Although the students see China's tight control of political discussions as a source of extraordinary discipline, they vehemently oppose it.

In a new political era, boosted by social media, Uzbekistan’s publishers, translators, and book bloggers see rewarding opportunities amid the challenges.

An interview with Chinese diplomacy researcher Giulia Sciorati.

The new attempt uses the phrase "foreign representative" but the implications are the same for Kyrgyzstan's largely foreign-funded NGOs.

Clearing out entrenched corruption – abetted by an autocratic system in which the roads that are paved are those the president walks on – is a monumental task. 

A new wave of arrests in Uzbekistan have centered on religious lectures, songs, and social media posts, calling up memories of the not-so-distant Karimov era.

With the expected closure of the Office of the First President, de-Nazarbayevification marches on. 

Moscow’s needs are more immediate, giving Tashkent time and space to negotiate.