Kazakhstan poised to intensify vetting of re-exports to Russia
Azerbaijani show business navigates state pressures, incentives
Members of Azerbaijan's film industry face consequences if they speak ill of the state, while those who stay in line are rewarded handsomely.
Kazakhstan: Ruling party sees dominant role trimmed, but little change expected
The legislature will see many new faces, but there is little evidence a dramatic reset is looming.
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By one count, at least 23 out of 29 of the single-mandate district seats have been won by Amanat.
Azerbaijan launches multi-day tours of Shusha
The resettlement of the key Nagorno-Karabakh town is due to start this year as well.
Georgian leaders come after "liberal fascists" following foreign agent bill's defeat
Many worry the ruling party's rhetoric may give rise to uncontrolled right-wing violence.
Uzbekistan: Second Nukus trial ends with more lengthy prison sentences
No progress appears to have been made pursuing prosecutions of law enforcement personnel.
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Perspectives | Licorice and leather: Spotting Chinese soft power in rural Uzbekistan
To many Uzbeks, China is not only an industrial behemoth with neocolonial intentions. It is also a source of scarce jobs.
Turkmenistan: Slow boat to Awaza
Election choreography, backwards reasoning, and the government tries to justify wasting billions on empty megaresorts. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
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