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Why the Tajikistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis Could Destabilize Central Asia
A wave of deadly clashes on the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border, including attacks that killed Chinese workers inside Tajikistan in November, is raising the risk of broader instability across Central Asia and putting trade routes, energy links, foreign investment, and regional diplomacy under growing pressure.
Georgia arrests two in Batumi for alleged links to Islamic State
Georgia’s State Security Service (SSG) has arrested two individuals in Batumi for alleged links to the Islamic State, OC Media reported. The detainees include one Georgian national and a foreigner from an undisclosed country, apprehended in
Two people detained in Georgia for joining Islamic State
Georgia's State Security Service (SSG) detained two individuals in Batumi, suspected of links to the Islamic State (ISIL). The Counter-Terrorism Centre's operation covered Georgia's Gardabani municipality and Adjara region. One detainee is
Over 12,600 Central Asians Identified in Russian Army
A Ukrainian state initiative has identified a significant number of Central Asian citizens serving with the Russian army, according to data released by the "I Want to Live" project. This initiative, part of the broader Ukraine-Central Asia
Iran Said It Opened A Drone Factory In Tajikistan. But There's No Sign Of It.
Four years have passed since Iran publicly announced the establishment of a drone factory in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, yet its operational status—indeed, its very existence—remains profoundly unclear. This persistent ambiguity raises fundamenta
Our generation will continue resisting the Taliban’s restrictions on women and girls
Education has become a profound act of resistance in Afghanistan. For a generation born under the first Taliban regime, like our contributor Fareshtah, the right to learn was a hard-won freedom, not a given. This personal journey reflects a
Art captured by ideology: How the Taliban silenced Afghanistan’s cinema industry
We observe with growing alarm the systematic dismantling of Afghanistan’s cinema industry by the Taliban, a deliberate campaign extending far beyond mere censorship. This isn't simply a matter of restricting artistic expression; it represen
US senators appeal to Meta, Google to ‘counter Russian disinformation’ in Armenian election
A bipartisan group of US senators has formally urged technology giants Meta and Alphabet to intensify efforts against Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Armenia's forthcoming parliamentary elections. This direct appeal underscores g
Dozens Detained During Easter Gatherings in Turkmenistan
The recent detentions in Balkanabat, targeting Turkmen converts during Easter services, underscore the pervasive state control over religious practice in Turkmenistan. This operation near the city's only Christian church signals a continued