Dushanbe is hosting the "Central Asia-Russia" and CIS summits, where leaders are discussing key issues like economic cooperation, security, and transport infrastructure. The meetings highlight Central Asia's growing role as a strategic hub and a major player in a multipolar world.

China has completed a 3,046-kilometer "green barrier" around the Taklamakan Desert, a major victory in the global fight against desertification. This massive afforestation effort is part of a larger initiative to combat land degradation, a challenge also being tackled by Central Asian nations like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Central Asian nations, including Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, showcased their new reform strategies and sought key international partnerships at the UN General Assembly, highlighting their growing role in global efforts on climate, security, and rare earth elements.

Meta Description A new World Bank report reveals Russia's tightening migration policies are forcing Central Asian nations to re-evaluate their reliance on remittances. With over 80% of Tajik and Kyrgyz migrants in Russia, countries like Uzbekistan are now looking to the EU for new labor opportunities.

Central Asia's cultural scene faces severe disruptions from international conflicts, leading to widespread event cancellations and financial instability. Discover how festivals, concerts, and exhibitions are impacted, and what steps the region is taking to preserve its vibrant artistic legacy.

The 2025 cotton harvest in Central Asia reveals ongoing labor and economic challenges. From forced labor practices in Turkmenistan to a struggling market in Tajikistan and lingering coercion in Uzbekistan, discover how "white gold" continues to shape the region's complex path to reform.

Central Asian nations are set to showcase their unique cultures, innovative technologies, and sustainable goals at the Osaka Expo 2025. Discover how Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan plan to reshape global perceptions and attract new partnerships on the world stage.

Discover how recent archaeological findings in Uzbekistan are reshaping our understanding of agricultural origins. Learn about the 9,200-year-old evidence of wild barley harvesting found in Toda Cave, which challenges the long-held belief that farming began exclusively in the Fertile Crescent. Explore the pivotal role Central Asia may have played in humanity's transition from foraging to farming.