Samarkand, 10, Uzbekistan

Rethinking the Yuezhi?

[This is a guest post by Craig Benjamin, the leading authority on Yuezhi history.  It is a follow-up to "Yuezhi archeology without concern for Tocharian language" (8/4/24)] "China Reaches Back in Time to Challenge the West. Way, Way Back:  The country’s archa…

2024-08-05 11:52

Yuezhi archeology without concern for Tocharian language

We have entered a new chapter in the history of the so-called Silk Road.  What has happened?  For the first time in the history of the field of Silk Road Studies, Chinese archeologists have gone out into the field beyond their own political borders.  They are…

2024-08-04 11:10

Weird or Wonderful: Here Are 16 Unusual Graves and Headstones

Have you ever wandered through a cemetery, spotted a beautiful headstone and pondered about the life that may have inspired it? If you have,...

2024-07-31 14:36

A look at 11 pocket-friendly foreign tourist destinations for Indian travellers. Check list here

Oman, Kenya, Bali, Thailand, Singapore, Maldives among 11 countries you can travel under ₹30,000. Check full list here.

2024-07-28 08:44

What Explains the Declining Reputation of Higher Education in Uzbekistan?

There are many factors, but ultimately a college diploma no longer guarantees employment and the youth of Uzbekistan are skeptical of its necessity.

2024-07-23 12:33

Uzbek Uncertainties

In October 2018 Vladimir Putin and Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the president of Uzbekistan, agreed to build a new memorial to World War II in Tashkent, the capital of the former Soviet republic. There was much to commemorate: Uzbekistan played an important part in th…

2024-07-18 11:00

Why Did China, Mongolia, and Russia Skip Their Trilateral Leaders’ Summit at This Year’s SCO Gathering?

Instead, a trilateral foreign ministerial level meeting between China, Mongolia, and Russia was held. What does the change mean?

2024-07-15 16:31

Foreign 'Undesirables': Who Are The Targets Of Uzbekistan's Incoming Deportation Law?

A "worthy response" to Russia's soapbox chauvinists or a sign that Uzbekistan is closing the door to more measured foreign critics?

2024-07-15 06:29

The West Cautiously Extends Migrant Worker Options For Central Asia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was tight-lipped on the details of the migration deal that his country finalized with Uzbekistan on September 15.

2024-09-24 07:10

India to sign Bilateral Investment Treaty with Uzbekistan

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Uzbekistan from 24th to 28th September, 2024. The Union Finance Minister will lead the Indian delegation of officials from the Ministry of Finance. During …

2024-09-24 06:28