Over 10 weeks, RFE/RL hosted discussions on Twitter Spaces on various issues that affect daily life in Central Asia. We looked at global issues -- from the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine ...

Tahmeedullah, the center's director, said in an interview. In Central Asia, where five former Soviet republics received about $235 million in 2023, nearly every USAID-funded program and initiative ...

The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States coincides with a significant milestone in Central Asia-U.S. relations: the 10th anniversary of the C5+1 format.

Hibatullah Akhundzada's assertions came days after the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced he was seeking arrest warrants for the reclusive Taliban leader ...

However, in many states, the access to energy is highly differentiated between the main urban centers and the rural population. Central Asia is a region with such a split: it has a high level of human ...

Central Asia navigates complex relations among major powers. Water scarcity, climate change, and governance challenges threaten agriculture and stability. The region is looking to make the most ...

Only through joint efforts can we achieve sustainable progress in gender equality,” said Balayeva. Central Asia’s role in advancing gender equality The meeting served as a precursor to the 69th ...

In 2024, Central Asia enjoyed economic growth and avoided conflicts despite the ongoing war in nearby Ukraine. The year was characterised by frequent meetings of the five presidents in the ...

I was chosen from among 600 applicants to represent the region of Central Asia and Armenia at the event as part of the Global Shapers Community Hub, which was founded in 2013 by Sayasat Nurbek, ...

Furthermore, it underscores Central Asia’s potential to shape the peace and security architecture in Eurasia and beyond. In view of the aspirations of the new Trump administration, it is likely ...

The Trump administration signals it will likely continue the B5+1 initiative started under the Biden administration to improve trade relations with Central Asia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...

Members of the Polish parliament should reject a bill that would allow the government to temporarily suspend the right to ...