Wild Przhevalsk horses brought back from brink of extinction in #Mongolia

Beyond the much-discussed trade figures, new projects, & investments, the China+Central Asia summit holds another dimension. W/ Peter Leonard Central Asian Policy Studies we delved into the visibility of local agency operating behind the scenes pod.link/1781868199

This is devastating. How much my colleagues and so many others have been fighting to prevent this. #KyrgyzParliament passed the media law in two readings at once, making changes at the very last minute. They backs new state controls on media outlets reuters.com/business/media…

My fave jazz pianist. He deserves every ship he gets 🫶

Strongman Rahmon’s actions towards Tajikistan’s Pamiri people nothing less than a cultural genocide intellinews.com/pannier-strong…

Russia's War Economy Is Heading To Recession. It Probably Won't Slow Down The War. Mike Eckel for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty rferl.org/a/russia-war-e…

In TRC Director Joseph Epstein's latest analysis, he examines the recent rift in Russia-Azerbaijan relations and how it signifies Russia's waning influence in the post-Soviet Space. According to Epstein, the change in power dynamics was largely caused by two events -- Azerbaijan's

This went somewhat under the radar. Uzbek presidential son-in-law Otabek Umarov (back in public view after a hiatus) says the owners of Manchester City are looking to buy an Uzbek football club. He also said City are hoping to sign a second Uzbek player. gazeta.uz/ru/2025/06/27/…

Water shortage in Kabul could force estimated 3 million people – or roughly half its population -- to flee the city. #Afghanistan #water rferl.org/a/kabul-water-…

Watermelon season arrived early this year in #Almaty. Possibly a sign of a warming world. Definitely a sign that we need stronger binliners. And crazy to remember that the 2020 FA Cup final was held in August...⚽️

Respublika .kz with a report on how the functions of Kazakhstan's main anti-corruption agency were transferred to Committee for National Security (ex-KGB) after President Tokayev's directive. Sounds less handover + more takeover with #NoTimeForChai 🫖 respublika.kz.media/archives/14777…

Kazakhstan has denied accreditation to 16 RFE/RL journalists, citing media law violations. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty calls it a press freedom issue and has filed a legal appeal. #PressFreedom #Kazakhstan #RFERL Азаттық Радиосы Радио Азаттык - Казахстан Настоящее Время azattyq.org/a/33474536.html

Where Kyrgyzstan’s Flowers Bloom, Ambition Takes Root IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 eca.iom.int/stories/where-…

As Central Asian countries move to ban the niqab, conflicts over the hijab's place in society will likely determine future relations between the region's secular governments and growingly religious populations. Chris Rickleton examines this trend and how it reflects a deeper

#Ayau is the Fairy Queen of Kazakh R&B. There is so much light and chill in her music. I hope her voice reaches audiences outside of #Kazakhstan.

We’re live! The Turan Research Center is proud to launch our new website: turancenter.org We focus on the shifting geopolitics of Eurasia—from the Caspian to Central Asia and the Caucasus. Check out our latest insights and meet the team. #Eurasia #Geopolitics

“Denying Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalists the ability to report freely is a deeply concerning escalation in Kazakhstan’s efforts to stifle independent voices, said Hugh Williamson, Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch hrw.org/news/2025/07/2…

Wild horses galloping back from the brink of extinction in #Mongolia - and #Kazakhstan is also joining the conservation efforts - my piece for The Economist from Mongolia on saving the takhi (Przewalski’s horse), a very fun story to report! economist.com/asia/2025/07/2…

FC Kairat's famous Yellow Wall (c) in strong voice as their team overturns a 2-0 deficit to go ahead 3-2 in the 2nd leg of their Champions League qualifier against a team from Finland. Still a few hurdles to pass before reaching the Champions League proper!

By guaranteeing prices well above Chinese prices, the Trump admin. is abandoning market economics for rare earths. That could be good news for Central Asia long-term, since this stuff is mostly not profitable for foreign investors at present. reuters.com/sustainability…