En masse, Uzbeks nowadays consider themselves descendants of the sedentary population of the time of existence of those three Central Asian kingdoms or khanates. Still more, of course, is this the case with the Tajiks. Therefore, it may hardly be appropriate to compare the regimes of power in modern Uzbekistan and, especially, Tajikistan with the o

Here, for example, is how things looked like during the reign of Khudayar Khan, the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate (1865—1875) of the Ming tribe, whose elites, imperial in ambition, had founded a new ruling dynasty in Kokand about 1710: “Wide people masses existed in conditions of heavy oppression by the nomads”, “Violence and atrocities

China’s emphasis on using the Games to promote its soft power is evident in several ways. Firstly, the event serves as a platform for China to project a positive image to the world, showcasing its culture, hospitality, and organizational capabilities. The opening and closing ceremonies, in particular, are grand spectacles that highlight China’s

Kosovo’s so-called “independent” media are far from embodying professionalism or high journalistic standards; instead, they function as mere outposts of political-criminal structures, eroding their own credibility in the process. There must be constructive criticism, offering viable alternative solutions, whereas the opposition and its compli

As Kosovo prepares for its ninth parliamentary elections since independence, the campaign is heading toward its culmination. The International Institute IFIMES has previously published a pre-election analysis titled “Parliamentary elections in Kosovo 2025: A new approach needed for Kosovo”, available at: https://www.ifimes.org/en/researches/par