Best The Oxus Society Podcasts (2024)

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Analysing the Results of the Kazakh Parliamentary Elections 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

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This week we take a look at: - Kazakhstan seizing part of the Russian Space Program - Bank reforms in Kyrgyzstan - A Russian governor seeking refuge in Kyrgyzstan - Mirzioyev announcing a referendum - Earthquakes in Tajikistan - A football tournament coming to Central Asia - Turkmenistan announces snap election - Ashgabat placing even more restrict…

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Iranian Influence in Central Asia 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

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This week we take a look at: - Sec. Blinken's Visit to Central Asia - Parliamentary Elections in Kazakhstan heating up - Kazakhstan's backing of Beijing's "Ukraine Peace Plan" - The women's marches - Constitutional amendments being proposed in Uzbekistan - The son of a Tajik opposition leader being arrested - Tajikistan infrastructure under scrutin…

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Gendered Violence in Central Asia 35:52

1+ y ago35:52

35:52

This week we take a look at: - Nazarbayev being stripped of his immunity - A sanctioned Russian businessman buying up a Kazakh airport - The fight to bring a bank back to Kazakhstan - A Kyrgyz president being released from prison - 6 Kyrgyz presidents meeting in Dubai - Uzbekistan resuming work on the UZB-AFG trainline - Criminal arrested with radi…

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A Coup in Turkmenistan: The Return of Gurbanguly? 26:49

1+ y ago26:49

26:49

This week we take a look at: - Major policy changes at the Kazakh border. - Russia forging ahead with plans for a gas network across the region. - Astana refusing to punish journalists over their coverage of the War in Ukraine. - Border delimitation progress between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. - Bishkek taking ownership of a new set of Turkish drone…

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27 - How the Recent Influx of Russian Migrants is Impacting Central Asia. 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

This week we take a look at a political party being registered in Kazakhstan, politicians pushing back against name changes for Bishkeks administrative districts, a former president's trial devolving, the proposal for a natural gas union between three states, trials beginning for anti-regime protesters, big developments in the Tajik banking sector,…

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26 - The Kazakh Presidential Election: A New Kazakhstan? 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

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This week we take a look at a former Security Services Cheif of Kazakhstan on trial for treason, Russian pressure on Astana to lower the price of grain, Kyrgyzstan cracking down on the free press, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan approving a huge water deal, China stepping up its military coordination with Tajikistan, accusations of the Tajiks getting inv…

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25 - Is the CSTO Facing Collapse? 33:29

2y ago33:29

33:29

This week we take a look at the row between Kazakhstan and Russia over Ukraine, a new report warning of water problems for the region, a significant shake-up in the Kyrgyz cabinet, a new border deal signed between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, the cancelling of major Kyrgyz military exercises, a crackdown on contraceptive rights in Turkmenistan, and t…

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24 - The Fallout from the Conflict in Batken 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

This week we take a look at Kazakhstan pushing back on Russia’s referendum, Kazakhstan is changing the name of its capital, a demilitarisation deal unfolding in the region, Russian troops being pulled out of Tajikistan, persecution of ethnic Tajiks, A Russian payment system being cut off, Turkey cancelling Turkmen visas nationwide, and the fallout …

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23 - US Led Military Drills Unfolding in Central Asia 33:51

2y ago33:51

33:51

This week we take a look at women’s protests in Kazakhstan, Nur Sultan suspending arms exports, a teenage blogger arrested in Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz health minister resigning, Mirziyoev appointing new leadership in Karakalpakstan, Saudi Arabia building green infrastructure in Uzbekistan, investment heading into the Pamirs, Turkmen activists being a…

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22 - Smuggling Tunnels In Central Asia 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

Another busy week in Central Asia. This episode we take a look at Nazarbayev making a rare appearance, Nur-Sultan putting limits on coal exports ahead of a likely cold winter, smuggler tunnels being discovered in Krygyzstan, Uzbekistan blocking Twitter, a stern warning by the Uzbek government for citizens leaving to fight for Russia, a regional che…

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21 - Why is Kazakhstan Nearly Doubling its Military Budget? 31:21

2y ago31:21

31:21

This week we take a look at the Kazakh state clawing millions back from associates of former president Nazarbayev, Canada finally stepping aside in the Kumtor Gold mine case, a Kyrgyz kingpin detained on extortion charges, a president daughter fighting to have her assets unfrozen, the Uzbek power grid on the brink of collapse, Tajik women returning…

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Episode 20 - Indian Influence in Central Asia 34:38

2y ago34:38

34:38

This week we look at Kazakhstan being represented in Wimbledon for the first time, a Kyrgyz journalist being charged over coverage of the war in Ukraine, the unrest in Karakalpakstan, and Uzbekistan also introducing a 200,000 som banknote to circulation. Dushanbe's new strategy to end the fighting in Gorno Badakhshan, whilst also banning critical c…

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Episode 19 - Why is Putin in Central Asia? 26:13

2y ago26:13

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This week we take a look at president Tokayev visiting Iran and Turkmenistan, tensions flaring between Nur-Sultan and Moscow, protests in Kyrgyzstan, the Uzbek president seeking constitutional amendments to allow him to seek a third term, US sanctions coming to the region, ongoing chaos in Gorno-Badakhshan, Turkmenistan reopening to Russia, and Put…

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Episode 18 - The Impact of a Trans-Caspian Pipeline 37:13

2y ago37:13

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This week we take a look at Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan's new dispute on the Chinese border, additional charges for a former president, the OSCE weighing in on the Uzbek presidential election, smuggling tunnels being discovered, bread prices causing chaos in the region, new battles along the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, and massive water shortages in Turkmen…

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Episode 17 - Press Freedom in Central Asia 24:39

2y ago24:39

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This week we take a look at Kazakhstan securing agreements with Turkey to produce drones. Workers strikes in Krygyzstan. A US ambassador speaking out against policy in Uzbekistan. Afghanistan looking to Central Asia for electricity. Tensions growing between Dushanbe and the Taliban, and of course the massive protests taking place in Gordo-Badakhsha…

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Episode 16 - Central Asian Fighters in Ukraine 23:30

2y ago23:30

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This week we take a look at a new probe into the death of the Kazakh opposition leader in 2005. The Kazakh president stepping down. Nazarbayev being stripped of his titles. A report finally being released on bride kidnapping. A new controversial eco-city. The Kyrgyz president intervening in court cases. More clashes along the Uzbek border. The Uzbe…

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Episode 15 - Krygyzstan and Tajikistan's Border Skirmish 26:57

2y ago26:57

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This week we take a look at Kazakhstan reopening its borders, Nazerbayevs nephew giving away a stake in the country's largest telecom, Kyrgyz citizens taking cash payments to go and fight for Russia in Ukraine, an ex-president in a courtroom fight, increasing tensions between Uzbekistan and the Taliban, Berdymukhamedov's first moves as president, r…

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Episode 14 - Russian Disinformation in Central Asia 23:02

2+ y ago23:02

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This week we take a look at how Russian and Chinese created disinformation permeates through Central Asian groups, a plot to kill the Kazakh president, the Kyrgyz unveiling their new fleet of Turkish attack drones, 2 men shot dead along the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border, The Kumtor gold mine case finally coming to an end, the Uzbek real estate market going u…

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Episode 13 - Reforms in the Uzbek Cotton Industry 24:08

2+ y ago24:08

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This week we take a look at internal troubles inside the Kazakh first family, more turmoil in the Central Asian economies, a prison sentence handed down to a Kyrgyz president, gunfire on the Tajik border, the election results in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan taking a stance on the war in Ukraine, and huge developments in the Uzbek cotton industry. Joini…

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Episode 12 - How the Invasion of Ukraine Will Impact Central Asia? 28:15

2+ y ago28:15

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This week we take a look at the Sanctions fears throughout the entire Central Asian region, large rallies unfolding in Kazakhstan, journalists being arrested in Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine recalling ambassadors, Germany seizing an Uzbek billionaire’s mega yacht, Berdimuhamedow junior on the Turkmen campaign trail, continuing unrest in Gorno-Badakhshan, and…

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Episode 11 - Snap Elections in Turkmenistan 27:41

2+ y ago27:41

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This week we take a look at the ongoing fallout from the January protests in Kazakhstan. Japarov meeting with President Xi, Cyberattacks in Kyrgyzstan, a former president's daughter having assets seized, more build-up on the Afghan-Tajik border, a ban on facemasks in Turkmenistan and of course our main story this week to the announcement of snap el…

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Episode 10 - The Future of Sino-Tajik Relations 25:10

2+ y ago25:10

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This week we take a look at new fighting on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border, power blackouts throughout the region, A Turkmen activist being deported back to Turkmenistan from Russia, an explosion in the Turkmen plant, more crackdowns in Uzbekistan, and India hosting a summit with all 5 central Asian leaders. Joining us this week. - Parvis Mullojonov (Inte…

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Episode 9 - The Fallout from the Kazakh Protests: A New Kazakhstan? 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

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This week we take a look at the aftermath of recent unrest in Kazakhstan, key figures from the Nazarbayev regime being forced out, a Russian withdrawal, Uzbekistan cutting gas to China, Tahskents new deal with the Taliban, talk of closing Turkmenistan’s gate to hell, new lockdowns, a jazz musician being arrested in Krygyzstan, and an MMA fighting i…

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Episode 8 - The Collapsing Central Asian Energy Grid and Protests in Kazakhstan 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

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This week we take a look at the continuing fallout from the nationalisation of the Kumtor Gold mine, Russia’s increasing military build-up in Tajikistan, new energy deals being signed in the region, Turkish courts acquitting Turkmen activists, a new Sino-Uzbek vaccine, and fears of the Kazakh energy grid collapsing as the harsh Central Asian winter…

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Episode 7 - 30 Years of Kazakh Independence 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

27:27

This week we take a look at Uzbeks calls for aid in Afghanistan, the continuing fallout from the Kyrgyz elections, Turkmenistan's new gas deal with Azerbaijan, Russia's new project on the Caspian sea, and Tajikistan's leaders family taking even more key positions inside the Tajik foreign office. It has also been 30 years this week since Kazakhstan …

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Episode 6 - Russia's Strategic Goals in Central Asia 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

19:46

This week we will be taking a look at the post-election protests in Kyrgyzstan, boiling tensions in Khorog, crumbling infrastructure in Turkmenistan, a change in leadership in one of the regions biggest gas companies, Nazarbayev stepping down from politics, joint military drills, and a looming regional energy crisis. As well as the changing dynamic…

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Episode 5 - The Kyrgyz Parliamentary Elections 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

This week we will be taking a look at inflation in Kazakhstan, Afghan pilots being released, more COVID complications in Turkmenistan, Russian interference in Uzbekistan, and the upcoming elections in Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz people head to the polls under an energy crisis, with COVID still rampant. With last years elections leading to a revolution i…

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Episode 4 - China's Repression of the Uyghur's 37:42

2+ y ago37:42

37:42

This week we will be taking a look at Japarov's visit to the GOP summit, Chinas new military base in Tajikistan, Riots in Kazakhstan, a new trade deal for Turkmenistan and calls for election reform in Uzbekistan. We also sit down with the two authors of the brand new Oxus report on how China uses technology to suppress Uyghur communities all over t…

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Episode 3 - The Impact of the Uzbek Presidential Election 36:42

2+ y ago36:42

36:42

This week we will be taking a look at a number of stories including Kazakhstan's outreach to the Taliban, a Kyrgyz president’s criminal charges being reinstated, Rahmon’s trip to Paris for further talks on the tensions with Afghanistan, Turkmen activists protesting in Turkey, and of course the big story from the region this week, the Uzbek presiden…

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Episode 2 - Nationalising the Kumtor Gold Mine 36:32

3y ago36:32

36:32

This week we take a look at a number of big stories including the ongoing fallout from the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, millions of state dollars disappearing in Uzbekistan weeks ahead of the election, the ongoing COVID crisis in Turkmenistan and a former prime minister being arrested in Kyrgyzstan. As well as the big story engulfing Kyrgyz po…

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Episode 1 - 30 Years of Turkmen Independence 31:14

3y ago31:14

31:14

This week we take a look at a number of stories including the continuing fallout from Afghanistan, the upcoming Uzbek elections, the Rubezh exercises, missing pilots and the US's Central Asia COVID policy. We also sit down with Luca Anceschi (professor of Eurasian studies at the University of Glasgow) to do a full analysis on the 30th anniversary o…

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Episode 017 - Abyssinia

7+ y ago

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A portion of Muhammed's followers flee to Abyssinia where they hope to practice their religion freely, Quraysh try to retrieve them.By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 016 - Persecution II

8y ago

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Part two of our look at the persecution of Muslims in Mecca.By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 015 - Persecution I

8y ago

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Our glorious return is underway! This episode we embark on a recap to re-freshen memories and then go right into where we left off. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/By Elias Belhaddad

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Return Update

8y ago

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I hope you have missed my voice.By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 014 - A New HQ

8y ago

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Apologies for the short episode, in the 14th installment of the history of Islam we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Islam adds a notable convert to its ranks. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 013 - Quraysh Take Action

8+ y ago

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In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Quraysh's idle toleration comes to an end. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 012 - Rise & Warn

8+ y ago

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In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Muhammed goes public with Islam. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide: http://historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.uk/By Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 011 - The 1st Believers

8+ y ago

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In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode we take a look at the 1st few people who accepted Muhammed's message. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.ukBy Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 010 - Revelation

8+ y ago

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In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life. This episode Muhammed begins the transition from Muhammed son of Abd-Allah to Muhammed Messenger of God. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.ukBy Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 009 - Enter Khadija

8+ y ago

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In this episode we continue exploring Muhammed's life before prophethood. We also take a look at some of the Qurashi clans that resided in Mecca. Make sure to visit the blog for the episode guide. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.ukBy Elias Belhaddad

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Episode 008 - The First Few Chapters

8+ y ago

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In this episode we begin looking at the early life of Muhammed, and a few of the major events and developments in Mecca. Outro music courtesy of the AAC, visit the blog (categories/index page) for more information. www.historyofislampodcast.blogspot.co.ukBy Elias Belhaddad

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