Thomas Rowley is a journalist and editor specialising in Eastern Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus. Between 2015 and 2024, he was lead editor for the post-Soviet space at openDemocracy.
- Stories by Thomas Rowley
A new book by reporters from Russian ICIJ media partner Proekt goes where none has gone before: Putin’s personal life and his inner circle.
Jul 29, 2025
A secret ruling hints at the huge stakes in the arbitration case, which is expected to stretch until 2028.
Apr 16, 2025
A New York developer who donated to Adams’ campaign operates a real estate empire that, documents show, is majority-owned by a Cyprus-registered company linked to Uzbek tycoon Bakhtiyor Fazilov.
Feb 19, 2025
The episode, which led to a U.S. Congressman calling for an investigation of possible sanctions violations by the Uzbek target firm, offers a window into the business of regional actors seeking to influence the booming use of Western sanctions.
Feb 06, 2025
Chevron and partners prioritized profits, enabling runaway costs and ballooning budgets worth billions as Russia deployed strong-arm tactics and steered contracts to cronies.
