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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Aug 7

The LRT lives! Astana, Kazakhstan

Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Jul 26

My latest for @asia.nikkei.com with Naubet Bisenov on possible pitfalls for Kazakhstan's nuclear plans asia.nikkei.com/Business/Ene...

Critics question Russia's ability to build Kazakh nuclear power plant

Worries swirl over Rosatom selection, as China's CNNC recruited for 2nd project

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Jul 8

My latest with @joannalillis.bsky.social for #eurasianet Central Asia: Bringing Afghanistan in from the cold | Eurasianet share.google/xDgtYrry5BRS...

Central Asia: Bringing Afghanistan in from the cold

Stronger ties a win-win for all involved.

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Jun 20

Unpacking critical minerals at #CAMCA2025Mongolia

Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Jun 20

Great session on the state of the media in the CAMCA region (Central Asia, Mongolia, Caucasus and Afghanistan) at #CAMCA2025Mongolia

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · May 7

Found some topical reading matter!

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 30

Is it possible to reform a dictatorship? My interview with Azattyk on my new book on #Uzbekistan, Silk Mirage, out in November and available for pre-order now on Bloomsbury, Amazon, etc (Kazakh-language video report, with interview in English)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaOZ...

Өзбекстандағы өзгеріс: Каримовтің ізі, Мирзияевтің жолы | Джоанна Лиллиспен сұхбат

YouTube video by Azattyq TV - Азаттық - Азаттык

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 30

Диктатураны реформалау мүмкін бе? Өзбекстан туралы «Жібек Мираж» атты жаңа кітабым туралы Азаттық тілшісіне берген сұхбатым (видео) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaOZ...

Өзбекстандағы өзгеріс: Каримовтің ізі, Мирзияевтің жолы | Джоанна Лиллиспен сұхбат

YouTube video by Azattyq TV - Азаттық - Азаттык

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 30

What's changed in #Uzbekistan since Mirziyoyev came to power and what hasn't? My interview with Azattyk on my new book on #Uzbekistan, Silk Mirage, out in November and available for pre-order now on @BloomsburyAcad Amazon, etc (Kazakh-language text report)
www.azattyq.org/a/jibek-sagy...

Өзбекстан қалай өзгерді? Британ журналисі Джоанна Лиллистің жаңа кітабы – "Жібек сағым"

Ағылшын журналисі Джоанна Лиллис 2001 жылдан бері Орталық Азия, оның ішінде Өзбекстан туралы жазып келеді. Биыл жарық көретін "Жібек сағым" (Silk Mirage) атты кітабында автор Мирзияев реформаларының а...

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Apr 16

Nearly 40 years on, fallout from Chornobyl nuclear disaster lingers in Kazakhstan www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Atomic Secrets: a Chornobyl scientist warns of a toxic future

Dmitry Kalmykov is a Ukrainian scientist who has dedicated his life to investigating environmental disasters, first at Chornobyl and now in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan – formerly the Soviet Union’s prim...

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 7

My forthcoming book on #Uzbekistan, Silk Mirage "captures how many who recall the promise of the early Mirziyoev years following Karimov's death in 2016 now see that promise fading" - RFE/RL has a sneak preview. Available for pre-order on Bloomsbury, Amazon, etc www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan...

Uzbekistan's Silk Mirage: Is Freedom Of Speech Heading 'Back To The Future'?

The experiment with greater political freedoms in tightly controlled Uzbekistan has been one of the more interesting trends in Central Asia in recent years. It is also a key theme in a forthcoming boo...

www.rferl.org

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Apr 7

Looking forward to reading Silk Mirage by @joannalillis.bsky.social her new book on #Uzbekistan
Great taster here on how free speech is faring in Mirviyoyev's New Uzbekistan by Chris Rickleton for @rferl.org.web.brid.gy
www.rferl.org/a/uzbekistan...

Uzbekistan's Silk Mirage: Is Freedom Of Speech Heading 'Back To The Future'?

The experiment with greater political freedoms in tightly controlled Uzbekistan has been one of the more interesting trends in Central Asia in recent years. It is also a key theme in a forthcoming boo...

www.rferl.org

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 1

More claims of ill-treatment of Dauletmurat Tajimuratov, described as a political prisoner by rights campaigners, e.g. seizing his food before he could break his Ramadan fast. Very Old #Uzbekistan. Read about his case in my forthcoming book Silk Mirage
www.hrw.org/news/2025/04...

Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again

New allegations of ill-treatment and torture by Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, the wrongfully imprisoned Karakalpak blogger and lawyer, have emerged following a prison visit by his lawyer.

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Apr 3

An "outbreak of reasonableness" in #CentralAsia: "Resolving local squabbles will make it easier for the region to focus on the role it wants to play in the world" - my latest for The Economist on the #Kyrgyzstan #Tajikistan border deal
www.economist.com/asia/2025/04...

Ending Central Asia’s endless squabbles over eccentric borders

Leaders are finally fixing the mess they inherited from the Soviet Union

www.economist.com

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Apr 3

Shock in Kazakhstan as kumyz and kurt exports to USA hit with 27% Trump tariff #Kazakhstan

Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Apr 2

Spring is sprung!

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 31

My latest for @asia.nikkei.com on three-way meeting between #Kyrgyzstan #Tajikistan #Uzbekistan with comments from @edwardlemon.bsky.social asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Int...

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to hold 1st trilateral summit

A border agreement involving the fertile Fergana Valley to be formalized

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 26

Make time for a Türk brekkie!

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 24

The brands are muscling in on Nauryz in Kazakhstan

Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 21

Happy Nauryz from #Almaty! Check out KCC's substack for some yummy green pies paulbartlett.substack.com/p/nevruz-bay...

Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 19

I believe it's called al fresco! terrace season opens in #Almaty #Kazakhstan

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Paul Bartlett @pashab05.bsky.social · Mar 18

Ura! Congrats - looking forward to the launch party!

Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Mar 18

Coming soon: my new book! Silk Mirage: Through the Looking Glass in #Uzbekistan delves into the politics, economics, history and culture, through my 24 years of experience living in/reporting from/travelling there. Pre-order from Bloomsbury, Amazon or bookshops www.bloomsbury.com/uk/silk-mira...

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pannierb.bsky.social @pannierb.bsky.social · Mar 17

Opinion: What the Loss of RFE/RL Would Mean for Central Asia
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Opinion: What the Loss of RFE/RL Would Mean for Central Asia - The Times Of Central Asia

The decision to terminate the federal grant agreement funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is a crushing blow for hundreds of millions of

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Mihra Rittmann @mihrarittmann.bsky.social · Mar 18

Check out this new @hrw.org report:

“Living in Fear and Humiliation: Rising Xenophobic Harassment and Violence towards Central Asian Migrants in #Russia” authored by @syinats.bsky.social

www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...

Russia: Xenophobic Crackdown on Central Asian Migrants

Central Asian labor migrants in Russia have been experiencing increased xenophobic harassment, hate speech and violence, since the deadly attack attributed to Central Asians on Moscow’s Crocus City Ha...

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Joanna Lillis @joannalillis.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thorough overview of the border deal signed today by #Kyrgyzstan and #Tajikistan and what it means for #CentralAsia (spoiler - this is great news!) - by @ChrisRickleton for @RFERL
www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan...

Kyrgyzstan And Tajikistan's Border Agreement: Deal Of The Century?

Just weeks after a four-day border war in 2022, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Tajik leader Emomali Rahmon couldn't shake hands. Now, as they prepare to put a border dispute behind them, they are ...

www.rferl.org

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