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NGOs working with underrepresented groups could be forced out of existence by changes to the law. (Photo: Adilet)

Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics

Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2023
The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors.

Despite popular outrage, eased travel with Russia is a boon for some Georgians

Giorgi Lomsadze May 24, 2023
Russia's charm offensive has undeniable benefits for some Georgians, even those who see through the geopolitical gambit.

New Kazakhstan, old methods: No respite for beleaguered opposition

Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2023
Some analysts see the continued crackdown as a sign of President Tokayev's lack of confidence in his public standing.
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Abkhazia faces protests as discontent mounts

May 31, 2023
The de facto authorities fortified government buildings in an apparent attempt to prevent a revolution like the ones that overthrew previous governments in 2020 and 2014.

Azerbaijani "eco-activists" complain over grant cuts

May 31, 2023
The self-proclaimed environmental activists, who blocked the key road to Nagorno-Karabakh for nearly 140 days, now complain that their government is neglecting them.

Azerbaijani president gives ultimatum to Karabakh authorities

May 30, 2023
Aliyev's threatening rhetoric makes clear his government will ignore exhortations to sit down for talks with representatives of the entity he considers anathema to Azerbaijan.

Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports

Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years.

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Not taking the long view: Authorities routinely insist on the importance of the cotton crop. (Photo: Turkmen government website)

Turkmenistan: Karakum as you are, as you were

Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 30, 2023
The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin.
The reservoir has been Karabakh's main source of electricity under the Azerbaijani blockade (Facebook; Gurgen Nersisyan)

Six months into blockade, Nagorno-Karabakh faces energy crisis as key reservoir dries up

Lilit Shahverdyan May 26, 2023
The region's already meager electricity generation capacity is in jeopardy, and an "environmental disaster" could be at hand, the local de facto authorities say.

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China in Eurasia

Foreign ministers of SCO member states meet during the organization’s gathering on May 4-5. (Photo: MFA of Kazakhstan)

Central Asia: Beijing bracing for summit-o-rama

Ma and Tokayev meeting in Astana earlier this week. (Photo: Akorda presidential administration)

Kazakhstan keeps lid tight on Xinjiang activism in pursuit of trade boom

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