I spoke to Central Asia expert Colleen Wood on the history of Russian Colonialism in Central Asia. Topics include how Russia structured Central Asia economies, how the Soviet system sought to instill Nationalism and break traditional viewpoints on nature, and how the influx of Russians fleeing Putin's War is raising new questions about "whiteness" and racism within the region. 

For more of Colleen's work please check out her website here: https://colleenwood.rocks/

Music by Scarim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXOwuxwMzfs