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Turkmenistan, the unknown mega-polluter
DECODING. Turkmenistan ranks fifth in methane emissions in the world, after Russia and the United States. This does not come as good news for Central Asia’s most secretive country –… [...]
Madrasahs in the Morning Light
Inside the workshops and small rooms that line the walls of the Registan are endless artisanal discoveries to be found. Artisans have practiced their crafts in these halls for centuries. [...]
Karakorum Highway
The beginning of the Karakorum Highway near Kashgar linking Pakistan to the Uyghur region of western China as well as Tajikistan. Credit: The Editorial Find… [...]
Uzbekistan: Total Eren’s solar plant fully funded
On May 10, Total Eren’s project to install a large-scale solar plant in Uzbekistan received monetary support from three international institutions, including the European Investment Bank. The project announced in… [...]
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Filming the Love Story
In Uzbekistan, the Kalan Mosque in Bukhara was taken over by this young couple for the shooting of their wedding film. The groom is in modern formal wear,… [...]
Architecture and Local Patterns
Concrete architecture inspired by local designs, today housing an Ikea shop on the groundfloor. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the… [...]
China’s Military Expansion in Tajikistan
Several American media outlets have reported that China is building a second military base in Tajikistan. This development would further China’s presence in the country, making it more than merely… [...]
Coronavirus in Central Asia: An Opportunity for China?
China’s involvement in the race for vaccinations in Central Asia confirms its aim to increase relations with neighbouring countries, primed for over a decade with the New Silk Road project. [...]