Top Story Central Asian states giving early thumbs-up to US-facilitated integration plan Mar 18, 2024 Positive sum > zero sum.
Armenia: Pressing ahead with a dry port concept Brawley Benson Mar 13, 2024 Too early to tell whether Yerevan is chasing a cash cow or unicorn.
Turkmenistan: Water worry Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 12, 2024 Turkmenistan gently presses Afghanistan on the Qosh-Tepa Canal. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin on Turkmen affairs.
Armenian PM signals willingness to make territorial concessions to facilitate border deal Mar 18, 2024 Are the two sides closing in on a peace settlement?
Putin wins big in Central Asia, but Kazakhstan spoils party Almaz Kumenov Mar 18, 2024 There was a large turnout for a public assembly in Almaty held to registered opposition to Putin's rule.
Azerbaijan: Qarabag conquering UEFA Mar 14, 2024 Magical results in one of Europe’s premier football tournaments.
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament adopts contentious foreign agents law without debate Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Mar 14, 2024 The vote proceeded without debate and was over in seven minutes.
Kazakhstan moves to adopt classic jury trials Almaz Kumenov Mar 15, 2024 The reform is designed to address dissatisfaction over the perception that judges are, under the current hybrid system, unduly influencing juries.
United States launches initiative to foster Central Asian connectivity Mar 14, 2024 A new way of promoting rule of law.