High remittances erode poor countries’ competitive advantage – new study Labor migration keeps millions from extreme poverty. But in the Caucasus and Central Asia it has created a vicious circle that undercuts job creation at home, a new study says. David Trilling Feb 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Jeenbekov leaves country, sparking talk of exile If he stays away from the country, he'll become just the latest exiled ex-president. Chris Rickleton Feb 4, 2021
Kazakhstan: Released activist vows more demonstrations Bokayev served five years in prison after forcing government to backtrack on land reforms. Almaz Kumenov Feb 4, 2021
China and Central Asian states lead transnational repression – report Uzbekistan, Russia and Tajikistan are found among the top five offenders. Feb 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Parliament approves new, streamlined government The president says he would like the Cabinet to be even smaller. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 3, 2021
Russia and Turkey open joint military center in Azerbaijan The unprecedented cooperation comes as Azerbaijan is seeking a Turkish counterweight to a newly strengthened Russian influence in the Caucasus. Joshua Kucera Feb 2, 2021
Facebook’s ‘Supreme Court’ upholds limits on Karabakh War hate speech The inaugural ruling found a user had posted a Russian-language slur for Azerbaijanis. Jan 28, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov sworn in as president, pledges justice and prosperity He says his objectives can be met only after constitutional reforms. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jan 28, 2021
Kazakhstan: Government’s war on NGOs claims more victims Nur-Sultan appears spooked by events in Belarus and Kyrgyzstan. Almaz Kumenov Jan 27, 2021
Despite drop, China maintains edge as Uzbekistan’s top trade partner Russia remains a close second, though. Jan 27, 2021
