Central Asia

by Vladimir Rozanskij | CENTRAL ASIA

At the session marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, all five heads of state emphasised in their speeches how this region, torn apart by border conflicts for centuries, is now one of the most peaceful in the world, with growing economic cooperation. There was also a common position on Afghanistan, calling for an end to its isolation through pragmatism without official recognition of the Taliban.

Central Asia's 'picture perfect' Presidents

by Vladimir Rozanskij | CENTRAL ASIA

Tashkent's fight against food waste

by Vladimir Rozanskij | UZBEKISTAN

Honorary nepotism in Central Asia

by Vladimir Rozanskij | CENTRAL ASIA

Tajikistan's Chinese horizons

by Vladimir Rozanskij | TAJIKISTAN - CHINA
by Vladimir Rozanskij

The case of a 15-year-old boy who died in Tajikistan as a result of “exemplary corporal punishment” inflicted by his father has reignited the spotlight on the issue of domestic violence. According to some data, 60% of children under the age of 14 in the country are victims of domestic violence. And despite the prohibitions introduced by law, the problem is exacerbated today by ‘demonstration videos’ sent to relatives or uploaded to social networks in search of social approval.

| 11/09/2025
| TAJIKISTAN
by Vladimir Rozanskij

Of the five countries, only Turkmenistan is not a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), in keeping with its traditional international neutrality, but President Serdar Berdymukhamedov was nevertheless present at the parade in Beijing. Trade between the region and China grew by 5% last year and will soon exceed 0 billion. Russia is now forced to play a secondary role.

| 08/09/2025
| CENTRAL ASIA - CHINA
by Vladimir Rozanskij

The exhibition opened in early August with the blessing of Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. It was organised by the Sovereign Order of Malta and the charity foundation Kirche im Not. Minister Balaeva: ‘A testimony to the spiritual growth of humanity as a whole.’ A unique relic that has attracted interest since ancient times.

| 14/08/2025
| KAZAKHSTAN
by Vladimir Rozanskij

It is increasingly difficult for residents to move, with central streets cleared waiting for the motorcades to pass, while cars are lined up in columns on the side streets. Citizens are forced to walk in the scorching heat. In Tashkent, the ‘clean-up’ of the city center can take ‘extreme’ forms, with armored vehicles opening fire on cars that block the way.

| 05/08/2025
| CENTRAL ASIA
by Vladimir Rozanskij

The five countries in the region are increasing their purchases of these devices, which are increasingly used in conflicts, from Turkey, China, Russia, and Iran, and are opening their own production lines in agreement with foreign partners. Suspicions of triangulation that would allow Russia to be supplied while circumventing sanctions.

| 01/08/2025
| CENTRAL ASIA
by Vladimir Rozanskij

A competition promoted by the respective broadcasters chose the most representative athletes from each of the five countries. From the judoka rejected by the Russians who climbed onto the podium at the Olympics for Tajikistan to the Uzbek footballer who plays in the Premier League and led his national team to World Cup qualification. And the Kazakh who discovered he was a marathon runner after an illness.

| 23/07/2025
| CENTRAL ASIA
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