China filling void left by USAID’s dismantling Small and Beautiful marks next phase of Belt & Road Initiative. May 19, 2025
Georgia: Watchdog groups document systematic government abuses Georgian Dream wants to “rule indefinitely.” Irakli Machaidze May 16, 2025
Hail to the victors! Turkmen football team secures a cup A win-win situation for Arkadag. May 15, 2025
Armenia: Pashinyan goes into “attack mode” against political rivals Prime minister shows confidence that his debate skills can neutralize critics. May 14, 2025
Restrictions, discrimination do not significantly stem Tajik migration flow to Russia Remittances keep Tajikistan afloat. May 13, 2025
Afghanistan: Grappling with fall-out of dwindling foreign aid Almost all US assistance terminated. May 12, 2025
Turkmen leader touts trade and investment during French trip Offering confirmation that Ashgabat is ready to do business with Western firms. May 8, 2025
Armenia: Polling results suggest public wariness over government’s political course Russia’s gravitational pull remains strong. May 7, 2025
Looking at ramifications of China’s shifting energy usage patterns on Central Asia Renewables are up, fossil fuels down. May 6, 2025