Bishkek Turns On the Heat as Soviet-Era System Faces Winter Test - The Times Of Central Asia

For hundreds of thousands of Bishkek residents, winter heating begins with an order from city hall. On October 28, the authorities began supplying heat

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The Middle East's New Rivalry Runs Through Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

Eighty years after Winston Churchill described an Iron Curtain dividing Europe from Stettin to Trieste, another geopolitical rivalry is emerging across the

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CSTO in No Hurry to Help Tajikistan - The Times Of Central Asia

The authorities in Tajikistan have been ringing the alarm bells over events in neighboring Afghanistan for more than three decades.

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Threading a New Canon: Interview with Batima Zaurbekova - The Times Of Central Asia

How does an artist born in a remote village in Kazakhstan become one of the most recognized artists? Read the full Batima Zaurbekova interview.

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The Taliban’s Road Reaches China, but the Border is Closed - The Times Of Central Asia

After several years of slow progress, the road connecting Afghanistan to China is finally ready. On October 4, Taliban officials inaugurated the 121-kilometer

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Ukraine Says More Than 20,400 Central Asians Signed Russian Army Contracts - The Times Of Central Asia

More than 20,400 Central Asian citizens have signed contracts with Russia’s armed forces since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, according to the

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Uzbekistan Signs Space Accords as Rubio Opens Samarkand Talks - The Times Of Central Asia

Uzbekistan joined the U.S.-led Artemis Accords on October 19 as Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Samarkand. The signing accompanied the first

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Kazakhstan’s AI Strategy: Eurasia’s Emerging Digital Power - The Times Of Central Asia

In Madiyev’s account, Kazakhstan’s AI strategy starts with energy and computing infrastructure, then builds upward through chips, cloud services, and large

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Drone Strikes on Russian Data Centers Disrupt Yandex Services Across Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

Drone attacks on three Yandex data centers in Russia disrupted taxi, delivery, and other digital services in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. At the

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German Spy Scandal Puts Central Asian and Caucasus Espionage Cases in Focus - The Times Of Central Asia

A German spy scandal involving alleged Azerbaijani links draws attention to espionage cases, secret trials, and diplomatic disputes across Central Asia and the Caucasus.

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Farewell to Russia: An Interview with Joe Luc Barnes on Central Asia's Changing Role - The Times Of Central Asia

In Moscow, before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Joe Luc Barnes met residents who distrusted their government but believed its assurances that war

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They Went to Russia for Work and Ended Up at War: How Central Asians Enter the Russian Military - The Times Of Central Asia

Twenty-year-old Ainabek Keldibek went to Russia expecting to work as a security guard. Relatives of other young Kazakh men say they had taken jobs at a

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Reports of Suspected Plague in Russia Prompt Central Asian Health Checks - The Times Of Central Asia

Reports surrounding the death of an employee at an anti-plague research institute in Russia’s Irkutsk region have prompted health authorities across Central

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Central Asia and Azerbaijan Head to Avaza for First Formal Summit - The Times Of Central Asia

On Thursday, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is due to receive Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Sadyr Japarov, Emomali Rahmon, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and Ilham

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Put the Needle on the Record: Anvar Kalandarov on Rescuing Soviet Central Asia’s Lost Sounds - The Times Of Central Asia

For decades, some of Soviet Central Asia’s most inventive recordings survived in an awkward limbo. The music existed, but often on ageing vinyl, scattered

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Turkmenistan Marks 35 Years of Independence Amid Reports of Shortages - The Times Of Central Asia

Turkmenistan marked 35 years of independence on September 27 with a military parade and mass celebrations in Ashgabat. The festivities followed independent

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Cementing Peace in the Ferghana Valley - The Times Of Central Asia

The Ferghana Peace Forum was just held in Tajikistan’s northern city of Guliston.

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U.S. Links Trusted Digital Infrastructure to Investment at C5+1 Conference - The Times Of Central Asia

Stronger cybersecurity and trusted digital infrastructure could encourage greater U.S. investment in Central Asia, Mark Cameron said in Astana on September 29.

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Deaths During Caspian Military Drills: Kazakhstan Investigates Commanders’ Actions - The Times Of Central Asia

Fourteen servicemen in Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces were killed during military exercises on the Caspian Sea on September 24, and five Armed Forces officials

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At the UN, Mirziyoyeva Champions “Human Dignity” as Central Asia Seeks a Greater Voice - The Times Of Central Asia

Uzbekistan called for a more effective United Nations and sought support for its Security Council candidacy during the General Assembly’s September 23 debate.

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Rubio to Lead Major U.S. Business Delegation to Uzbekistan for C5+1 Talks - The Times Of Central Asia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a delegation including executives from more than 100 American companies to Uzbekistan in October. The visit will

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Pannier and Hillard's Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Out Now - The Times Of Central Asia

As Managing Editor of The Times of Central Asia, I’m delighted that, in partnership with the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, we are the home of the

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Central Asia at the UN: Iran Threats and Sanctions Disputes - The Times Of Central Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran brought the vulnerability of Central Asia’s southern trade routes into focus as the UN General

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Opinion: Financing Nature: Why Biodiversity Investment Matters for Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

Biodiversity investment can help Central Asia protect ecosystems, reduce future economic costs, and build greater resilience to environmental change.

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Tajikistan’s Islamic Opposition Changes Leader After 20 Years - The Times Of Central Asia

The Islamic Renaissance of Tajikistan (formerly the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan) has elected a new chairman after longtime leader Muhiddin Kabiri

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Central Asia at the UN: Saida Mirziyoyeva to Represent Uzbekistan - The Times Of Central Asia

Saida Mirziyoyeva, the head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration and daughter of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, is expected to deliver the country’s

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Yurts, Throat Singing, and Aport Apples at Almaty City Day - The Times Of Central Asia

Almaty City Day filled Panfilov Street with yurts, music, traditional games and an apple fair celebrating the city’s famous Aport.

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Kazakhstan’s Oil Logistics Trap: Higher Prices, Limited Gains - The Times Of Central Asia

Escalation in the Middle East has pushed oil back above $100 a barrel. For Kazakhstan, whose budget remains heavily dependent on commodity exports, that

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Learning to Live With the Changed Landscape: Aral School Participants Rethink Karakalpakstan - The Times Of Central Asia

In February, participants from a new school in Nukus joined local foresters on the dried bed of the Aral Sea to plant saxaul. The shrubs can take root in

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Central Asia Makes Progress on Uranium Cleanup, but Major Risks Remain - The Times Of Central Asia

Mailuu-Suu illustrates why Central Asia’s uranium cleanup has stretched across decades. The waste sits in places where rivers and unstable slopes can carry it

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