Majlis

In this biweekly podcast, host Bruce Pannier welcomes expert guests to discuss significant political developments and pressing social issues affecting the nations of Central Asia.

EU Strengthens Ties With Central Asia
Apr 20, 2025 – 00:45:02
Saving The Caspian Sea
Mar 23, 2025 – 00:41:06
Tajikistan's Descent Into Despotism
Feb 23, 2025 – 00:50:49
Human Rights Watch Calls Out 'Worsening' Situation In Central Asia
Jan 26, 2025 – 00:44:30
What Will Trump's Policy Be Toward Central Asia?
Dec 22, 2024 – 00:43:23
Violence Against Women Increasing in Central Asia
Dec 8, 2024 – 00:55:54
What Do Central Asians Think About China?
Nov 24, 2024 – 00:52:51
No Safe Haven In Europe For Central Asian Opposition
Nov 10, 2024 – 00:51:47
Diving Deep Into Tajikistan's Armed Forces
Oct 27, 2024 – 00:43:43
Central Asia Pushes Back On Russian Critiques
Oct 13, 2024 – 00:45:38
Kazakhstan’s Controversial Nuclear Power Vote
Sep 29, 2024 – 00:52:31
Russia’s Power Play In Central Asia
Sep 15, 2024 – 00:47:53
The Racialization Of Central Asians In Russia
Sep 1, 2024 – 00:56:18
Decolonizing Central Asia
Aug 18, 2024 – 00:50:12
Legislating Fashion In Central Asia
Aug 4, 2024 – 00:37:18
Three Years With The Taliban As Neighbors
Jul 21, 2024 – 00:48:21
Suppressing Karakalpakstan’s Sovereignty
Jul 7, 2024 – 00:56:54
The Threat Posed by IS-K To Central Asia -- And Beyond
Jun 23, 2024 – 00:46:50
The Rise Of The Organization Of Turkic States
Jun 9, 2024 – 00:48:46
Tajik Government's Crackdown In Gorno-Badakhshan Enters Third Year
May 26, 2024 – 00:48:38
Clamping Down On Religious Freedom In Central Asia
May 12, 2024 – 00:52:17
British Foreign Secretary Cameron Visits Central Asia
Apr 28, 2024 – 00:47:14
Are Tajik Government Policies Helping Create Terrorists?
Apr 14, 2024 – 00:47:38
Tajiks In Russia Living In Fear After Moscow Terrorist Attack
Mar 31, 2024 – 00:46:21
Turkmenistan's Search For New Gas Markets
Mar 17, 2024 – 00:42:25
Death, Detention, Deportation: The Plight of Karakalpak Activists
Mar 10, 2024 – 00:55:07
Kloop's Closure: A Bad Omen For Independent Kyrgyz Media?
Feb 18, 2024 – 00:49:41
Huge EU Investment Program Looks To Expand Middle Corridor To Central Asia
Feb 4, 2024 – 00:44:42
The Crackdown On Kyrgyzstan's Independent Media
Jan 21, 2024 – 00:52:30
Kyrgyzstan's Government Raises Its New Flag
Jan 7, 2024 – 00:40:34
Central Asia: Not Russia’s Backyard But Still Russia's Neighbor
Dec 31, 2023 – 01:01:08
Central Asia’s Rising Global Profile And How That Affects Governance At Home
Dec 24, 2023 – 00:50:10
Punishing Reporting: Bloggers Under Pressure In Mirziyoev’s Uzbekistan
Dec 17, 2023 – 00:40:36
Merchant Protests Shake Kyrgyz Government
Dec 10, 2023 – 00:35:24
Meeting Development Goals For Central Asia’s Persons With Disabilities
Dec 3, 2023 – 00:42:47
The Drone Race In Central Asia
Nov 26, 2023 – 00:41:29
Recent Attacks Spotlight Gender Violence In Kazakhstan
Nov 19, 2023 – 00:51:20
Law And Order In Tajikistan
Nov 12, 2023 – 00:32:46
How Distant Wars Impact Central Asia
Nov 5, 2023 – 00:45:54
Kyrgyzstan's Draft Laws Push Independent Media, Civil Society To The Edge
Oct 29, 2023 – 00:45:29
Can Sanctions Work Against Central Asian Kleptocracies?
Oct 22, 2023 – 00:45:24
Tajik Authorities Called Out For Enforced Disappearances, Transnational Repression
Oct 15, 2023 – 00:46:56
How Kyrgyzstan's Legal System Is Failing Women
Oct 8, 2023 – 00:41:29
Is Kazakhstan Preparing A Russian-Style 'Foreign Agents' Law?
Oct 1, 2023 – 00:39:59
U.S.-Central Asia Relations After Biden's Meeting With Region's Presidents
Sep 24, 2023 – 00:42:37
Central Asian Leaders Meet To Discuss Russia, Climate Change, And More
Sep 17, 2023 – 00:42:02
Kyrgyz Authorities Tighten Their Grip On Power
Sep 10, 2023 – 00:40:29
Turkmenistan’s Massive Methane Gas Emissions
Sep 3, 2023 – 00:42:57
Kazakhstan: Atomic Bombs And Nuclear Power Plants
Aug 27, 2023 – 00:42:36
How Russia's War On Ukraine Is Affecting Kyrgyz-Russian Relations
Aug 20, 2023 – 00:53:03

Recent Reviews

Justin from Albany

A phenomenal podcast

I learn so much every week about Central Asia and I look forward to listening to new episodes. The host and guests offer insightful, informed and engaged perspectives on all matters involving Central Asian society.
Cesare Beccaria

Excellent Insight

I wait each week for the newest podcast. Topics are fresh and timely. Guests are outstanding. I often follow up episodes by obtaining books and articles from discussants.
cyrardwp21

Excellent insights on a region with few quality sources of information

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alla_bick

Love it!

Great insightful discussions, audio quality could be improved though. Great podcast!
Iskander90

Good discussion but low production quality

This is a niche podcast focusing on Central Asia. The discussions are generally valuable for those who follow the region. So I’d give it four stars for that. But I’m giving it two stars instead because it has the same old guests too often and the production quality is low. Audio is often choppy and presentation is just weak. The irony is that this is produced by a US government funded radio outlet. I would have expected them to be good at the audio part at least.
Lennartz1

Keeps me up to date on Central Asia

Good format, insightful guests and interesting discussion.