#Central Asia

On January 1, 2026, the US State Department added Turkmenistan to the Visa Bond Pilot Program. Travelers now face bonds up to $15,000, creating a massive barrier for citizens of the low-income nation.

Kazakhstan assumes the EAEU chairmanship on Jan 1, 2026, with a focus on AI, logistics, and digital integration. Explore President Tokayev's vision and the challenges ahead.

Donald Trump has invited Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the Trump G20 Miami 2026 summit. Discover why this shift toward Central Asia matters for US foreign policy.

Escalating border clashes between Tajikistan and the Taliban have resulted in the deaths of Chinese workers. Discover why ISKP is targeting foreign interests.

A firefight on the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border has left five people dead, including two Tajik guards. Dushanbe has blamed the Taliban for failing to secure the border, increasing regional tensions.

A 10-year-old Tajik boy was killed in a Moscow school on Dec. 16. As Russian officials ignore evidence of ethnic motives, the attack highlights a growing crisis of xenophobia in the country.

A Kazakh woman's protest for her husband, who disappeared into China, has led to her house arrest and a crackdown on the rights group Atajurt. The case highlights Kazakhstan's difficult balance between Chinese influence and human rights.

Japan is making a calculated move into Central Asia to counter Chinese and Russian influence. This isn't just diplomacy; it's a new strategy for resource security.

Kazakhstan's new 'LGBT propaganda' law isn't just a domestic issue. It's a geopolitical signal with major implications for tech firms and foreign investors.