For an Australian woman with roots in Central Asia, a growing awareness of her heritage and the peril her people face all began with an embroidered skullcap.
Tag: Uzbekistan
Afghan Military Pilots, on the Run, Feel Abandoned by U.S.
Detained in Tajikistan, or hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan, many pilots wonder why the military that trained them is not coming to their aid.
The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros
Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor.
Afghan Pilots Who Sought Safety in Uzbekistan Transfer to U.S. Base
Taliban leaders have been pressuring the Uzbek government to turn over the pilots, who fear for the safety of themselves and their families.
An Iconic Bridge Sees U.S. Allies Flee Afghanistan as the Soviets Did
Retreating Afghan government soldiers crowded onto a bridge over the Amu Darya River that was a backdrop for the Soviet failure in Afghanistan decades ago.
Missives from My Locked-Down Friends, From Siberia to Samarkand
The people I met as the 52 Places Traveler were suddenly just as close as my friends down the street, so I reached out to my global community.
12 Days on the Most Storied Highway of Them All: The Silk Road
It was a trip most of us can only dream about: following the ancient trade route through the centuries-old towns and sweeping landscapes of Central Asia.
U.S. Faces Tough ‘Great Game’ Against China in Central Asia and Beyond
The Trump administration sees former Soviet republics in the heart of Asia as critical battlegrounds in the struggle with China over global influence. But American policies could fall short.
Violence Must Stop Before Afghanistan Peace Agreement, Pompeo Says
“What we are demanding now is demonstrable evidence of their will and capacity to reduce violence,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said of the latest negotiations.
Peer Inside Tashkent’s Art-Filled (and Long-Shrouded) Subway
For decades, the city’s elaborately decorated metro stations were largely hidden from the outside world.