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The Rise Of Decolonial Thinking In Central Asia
Russia completed its colonization of Central Asia in the late 19th century, and all that territory became part of the Soviet Union after 1917. The people of Central Asia were forced to change centuries-old habits and live as Moscow dictated, including using Russian as their first language. Russia’s war on Ukraine, and chauvinistic statements from Russian officials about historic Russian lands, have stirred debate and introspection among Central Asians about Russia’s legacy in their region and in their own lives.
Episodes
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March 17, 2024
Turkmenistan's Search For New Gas Markets
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February 18, 2024
Kloop's Closure: A Bad Omen For Independent Kyrgyz Media?
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January 21, 2024
The Crackdown On Kyrgyzstan's Independent Media
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January 07, 2024
Kyrgyzstan's Government Raises Its New Flag