Top Story Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’ Apr 18, 2024 The Great Game’s got a new name.
Azerbaijan looks to Italy for political backing in Karabakh peace process Brawley Benson Apr 15, 2024 Italy prioritizes economics over rights abuses.
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report Apr 12, 2024 Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum.
Kyrgyzstan: The sun sets on the Soros Foundation in Bishkek Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Apr 17, 2024 The newly implemented ‘foreign agents’ legislation is cited as the reason for closure.
US to help Armenia modernize its military Ani Avetisyan Apr 16, 2024 Trying not to rattle the bear’s cage too much.
Central Asia is a bastion of “consolidated” authoritarianism – report Apr 15, 2024 Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices.
Russian-style authoritarianism making gains in the Caucasus – rights watchdog Apr 12, 2024 Georgia on road to creating “semi-consolidated authoritarian regime.”
Kazakhstan toughens domestic violence laws Almaz Kumenov Apr 17, 2024 Brutal assault caught on camera prompts changes.
Caucasus: Transit trade ambitions compound challenges of containing pollution Brawley Benson Apr 16, 2024 Will rising prosperity have life-expectancy downside?