Central Asia

5 June 2019
Beyond Beijing: 1989 in Changsha: China expert Andrea Worden recalls the events of 1989, which she witnessed firsthand. From Sinopsis.; By Filip Jirous

24 May 2019
Internet Freedom in Central Asia Beset by ‘Technical’ Difficulties: Governments in the region routinely censor online speech for short-term political goals. Could Uzbekistan reverse the trend?; By Ky Krauthamer

3 May 2019
Kyrgyzstan Puts Skids on Uranium Mining: Anger over foreign exploitation of natural resources shocks authorities into action.

2 May 2019
Kazakh Election Pits Incumbent Leader Against Designated Losers: Interim President Tokayev will win next month’s election, but there is talk of an eventual handover of power to Nazarbaev’s daughter.

30 April 2019
Can Saxaul Save the Aral?: A native tree shows great promise as a bulwark against the desert spreading over the dried-up sea bed.

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The 2019 edition of Prague Media Point will highlight these types of inspiring examples and more. We will offer a mix of scholarly presentations, including keynote addresses; sessions with innovators explaining their solutions; and networking opportunities to promote the exchange of know-how. As in years past, the conference will have a special regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, though we look forward to covering cases and trends from other parts of the world. – WHAT’S WORKING

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It is a unique and intimate map of the nation.