Top Story Uzbekistan: Purge underway inside power ministries Nov 27, 2024 Apparent infighting prompts president to make changes.
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Nov 25, 2024 Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition.
COP29 sounding a discouraging note Brawley Benson Nov 22, 2024 One participant describes the conference as “Groundhog Day.”
Armenia: Pashinyan’s cabinet reshuffle promoting gender equity Ani Avetisyan Nov 25, 2024 A third of cabinet posts now held by women.
Abkhazia: Lots of drama unlikely to produce change Irakli Machaidze Nov 22, 2024 Bet on the Kremlin to get what it wants in the end.
Azerbaijan: State media fights back against COP29 critics Nov 21, 2024 Baku heaps vitriol on New Jersey congressman.
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Nov 20, 2024 Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.”
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Nov 30, 2024 Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan.
Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms Almaz Kumenov Nov 26, 2024 Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money.