Kazakhstan signs $200 million in contracts with Afghanistan Astana argues that dealing with the Taliban will be an investment in stability and sustainable development. Almaz Kumenov Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Kazakhstan’s tech success shows way out of raw resources addiction Astana Hub estimates that by the end of this year, about 40 percent of the revenue will come from foreign sales. Almaz Kumenov Aug 2, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Central Asia: Trade with China registers strong growth during first half of 2023 Uzbek figures differ significantly from Beijing’s data. Justin Burke Jul 26, 2023
EurasiaChat: Sanctions bind, tourism tensions, and naming struggles Kyrgyz officials complain that they are unable to quickly pivot away from reliance on economic ties with Russia, no matter what Western governments demand. Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jul 24, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
Kazakhstan sets reform agenda for Shanghai Cooperation Organization A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 14, 2023
The new cities of Central Asia As urbanization continues apace, ever more high population-density centers have to be built. Jul 13, 2023
Kazakhstan adopts law to regulate untamed social media scene The rules envision fines for disinformation and a tax regime for social media users making money out of their content. Almaz Kumenov Jul 12, 2023
Pro-war Russian star’s concerts cancelled in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Leps claims he has paid out bounties to Russian troops for destroying Ukrainian tanks Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 7, 2023
Central Asia: China to school Kyrgyz security officers on crackdown tactics A bulletin of recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 7, 2023
Central Asia: Virtual SCO summit lacks focus A less than convincing show of unity at the summit. Justin Burke Jul 5, 2023
Central Asia: Regional leaders strive to limit the fallout of the Prigozhin uprising in Russia Our weekly update on Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 30, 2023
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan harmonize efforts on route bypassing Russia While coordination will help reduce delivery times from goods coming from China, investment is also needed in new infrastructure. Almaz Kumenov Jun 28, 2023
Kazakhstan says some dual-use goods getting to Russia A senior official said items like microchips are being subjected to particularly rigorous scrutiny. Jun 28, 2023
EurasiaChat: Nyet to Russian singers in Central Asia Pro-war Russian singers get the door shut in their face, Kyrgyz political infighting, and methane emissions in Turkmenistan. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov, Peter Leonard Jun 26, 2023
Putin seeks to project sense of normality with calls to Central Asian peers Officials in the region have refrained from commenting publicly on the unfolding instability in Russia. Jun 24, 2023
Central Asia: China opens “super” monitoring station on Tajik-Afghan border Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 23, 2023
Kazakhstan: Purchasing power cramped by inflation Peer nations in the Eurasian Economic Union, including Belarus and Russia, have performed better. Almaz Kumenov Jun 19, 2023
Kazakhstan: Silver lining for hard-up air travelers? A would-be low-cost airline has been fined for monopolist practices, which flyers hope will bring down prices. Almaz Kumenov Jun 16, 2023
Chinese Communist Party ready to share best practices with Central Asian states An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 14, 2023
Kazakhstan: Mass wildfire deaths provoke anger at corruption At least 14 people have been killed combating the blazes. Almaz Kumenov Jun 12, 2023
Kazakhstan: Authorities declare state of emergency over Caspian Officials have tried to ignore the situation for years, but appear to have been spurred into action by the president. Jun 9, 2023
Central Asia: SCO summit going virtual An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 7, 2023