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Turkmenistan: Slow boat to Awaza

Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Mar 21, 2023
Election choreography, backwards reasoning, and the government tries to justify wasting billions on empty megaresorts. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.

Public in Kyrgyzstan pressed from all sides by Russia’s war in Ukraine

Mar 16, 2023
Kyrgyz authorities do not want pollsters or journalists to probe public opinion about the war.

Kazakhstan: Low election turnout tempers talk of political reset

Almaz Kumenov Mar 19, 2023
Only one in four voters in Almaty, the country's largest city, cast their ballot.
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Azerbaijan launches multi-day tours of Shusha

Heydar Isayev Mar 21, 2023
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

Nini Gabritchidze Mar 17, 2023
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

Mar 17, 2023
No progress appears to have been made pursuing prosecutions of law enforcement personnel.

Azerbaijan signals possible military action as Karabakh talks falter

Lilit Shahverdyan Mar 16, 2023
As talks between Azerbaijan and Karabakh Armenians show little promise, Baku is putting out signals that a military escalation could be in the offing.

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Kazakhstan: Ruling party sees dominant role trimmed, but little change expected

Mar 20, 2023
The legislature will see many new faces, but there is little evidence a dramatic reset is looming.
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Azerbaijani show business navigates state pressures, incentives

Heydar Isayev Mar 17, 2023
Members of Azerbaijan's film industry face consequences if they speak ill of the state, while those who stay in line are rewarded handsomely.

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