“I’m a very emotional person,” says artist Saule Suleimenova with a bright, open laugh from her home studio in Almaty. Widely recognized as one of the most

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Disability inclusion will not define Central Asia’s future on its own. It does, however, offer a clear measure of whether modernization is reflected not only

Uzbekistan’s declaration of an anti-corruption “state of emergency” signals a turning point in its decade-long reform efforts toward a system-based model of control and prevention.

As Tashkent’s blacklist of online sources expands, Telegram-based accounts consistently form the largest share.

The pro-Kremlin TV commentator Vladimir Solovyov’s latest remarks framing Central Asia as Russia’s “sphere of interest” and calling the region “our Asia” sparked a strong public response.

In April 2025, the volunteer editors and administrators behind the Central Asian editions of Wikipedia held their first ever gathering IRL (in real life). Founded along linguistic rather than nation-s...

The number of Uzbek nationals fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war remains significant, and the price of returning home has become little more than a grounding.

A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

Despite some positive trends, the social sciences in Uzbekistan remain trapped in the shadow of the past.

Can private universities in Uzbekistan truly solve the growing demand for higher education, or will they become profit driven diploma-mills?

Amid growing reports of fraud, poor service, and legal cases involving thousands of stranded pilgrims, Tashkent continues to introduce new regulatory measures.

В Узбекистане госдоли в 29 крупных предприятиях будут проданы на международном и отечественном рынках. В их числе — UzAuto Motors, Mobiuz, Uzbekistan GTL, тепловые электростанции и ТЭЦ, «Технопарк», У...

Governments try to suppress grassroots Islam while promoting state-approved “traditional values.” But in trying to ride both horses, they reveal the limits of their control.

Tashkent sees stability in Afghanistan as essential for the security and stability of the broader Central and South Asian region.

According to the ILO’s findings, employees of state institutions, including kindergartens, schools, and hospitals, were mobilized for cotton picking alongside

With one year left until the targeted WTO membership deadline, what could success bring?

It has become common of late to claim that this pathologically self-isolating nation is looking to engage more with the world. What is the evidence?

Russia and Central Asia have been mutually shaped by decades of labor migration, but these long-running ties have begun to fray.

Kyrgyzstan has called for respect for its "historical and cultural heritage" after a Russian clothing brand used traditional Kyrgyz designs and claimed copyright over them, prompting accusations of "c...

On January 1, with the closure of pipelines through Ukraine, deliveries of Russian gas to Europe came to a virtual standstill. Prices across the continent

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Planned originally for 2024, the summit is now scheduled for April 2025 in Samarkand – setting it apart from earlier China- and U.S.-Central Asia leaders summits, which occurred outside the region.

Международный антикоррупционный эксперт Кадыр Кулиев и исследовательница Центральной Азии Нигинахон Саида написали большую статью для...

Despite a surge in anti-corruption efforts, systemic fraud and bribery remain deeply embedded in Uzbekistan’s governance. With thousands of officials facing charges yet minimal consequences, is real c...

Report offers rare insight into how Moscow sees invasion of Ukraine harming ties with close allies

Job Purpose The School of Social and Political Sciences is seeking to appoint a fixed-term lecturer in Eurasian Studies with specific expertise in one or more countries of the post-socialist Eurasi...

Islamic practices in Uzbekistan, after enduring seven decades of Soviet-imposed atheism, are now being increasingly adopted by the younger generation.

Given Trump’s past approaches, it’s entirely possible that the new U.S. president will demand that Central Asia’s governments “do more” with respect to Russia.

The fate of these 48 men has become a litmus test for human rights in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the borders of Thailand and China.

Gender inequality in marriage remains a significant issue in Kyrgyzstan, particularly with regard to the role of the kelin - the daughter-in-law - who is

Uzbekistan has a distinct form of gender-based violence: abuse of and control over daughters-in-law. This reflects cultural tradition where a bride – kelin – leaves her family home to move in with her...

In Usbekistan gibt es eine besondere Form der geschlechtsspezifischen Gewalt: den Missbrauch von und die Kontrolle über Schwiegertöchter. Dies spiegelt die kulturelle Tradition wider, nach der eine Br...

Il existe en Ouzbékistan une forme particulière de violence sexiste : le contrôle et l’abus des belles-filles.

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Президент Республики Узбекистан Шавкат Мирзиёев направил поздравительное послание Президенту Соединённых Штатов Америки Дональду Трампу в связи с его официальным вступлением в должность.

В Алматы задержан администратор сатирического паблика QazNews24 Темирлан Енсебек, передает Ulysmedia.kz.