Kazakhstan: Grappling with desertification More than three quarters of agricultural land is susceptible to degradation. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 16, 2024
Nobel laureate on Kazakhstan’s net-zero goal: We need a “me first” campaign Raekwon Chung discusses eco-movements in Kazakhstan and the importance of bottom-up action. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 6, 2024
Kazakhstan: A voluntary carbon market grows from seed Alim Sailybaev is trying to kickstart Kazakhstan’s voluntary carbon credits scheme. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 3, 2024
Kazakhstan confronts water scarcity head-on An interview with Bolat Bekniyaz, Kazakhstan’s deputy minister of water resources. Ekaterina Venkina Oct 21, 2024
Russia announces it is “clarifying” its nuclear doctrine Is nuclear saber-rattling a bargaining tactic, or indicator of new arms race? Ekaterina Venkina Aug 29, 2024
Uzbekistan going all out to promote itself as a tourist destination Government intent on making a digitalization drive. Ekaterina Venkina Aug 1, 2024
Eurasia facing rising HIV cases Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan account for 92 percent of newly registered HIV cases in the region. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 29, 2024
The United States tries to get Armenia, Azerbaijan to see the trade benefits of peace Georgia gets ghosted in NATO summit’s final communique. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 12, 2024
Georgia: FM tries to put positive spin on Georgian-NATO ties The Pentagon and State Department are unhappy with Tbilisi’s recent “actions and statements.” Ekaterina Venkina Jul 10, 2024
NATO Summit: Georgia and Armenia will get some attention A carrot for Yerevan and maybe a stick for Tbilisi. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 8, 2024
Kazakhstan courting international investment to curb methane emissions Astana to present methane emissions reduction plan at COP29. Ekaterina Venkina Jun 27, 2024
Swiss summit gives Georgia and Ukraine presidents chance to reaffirm commitment to European integration Summit communique urges dialogue to end warfare without providing roadmap for talks. Ekaterina Venkina Jun 17, 2024
One island, two countries: A look at how Chinese-Russian relations are playing out in the Far East Russia and China have signed a roadmap on joint development of a once-disputed island. But is it a “win-win” scenario? Ekaterina Venkina Jun 14, 2024
Russia: How the Kremlin is using AI to enhance video surveillance Russia seeks to export new surveillance technologies. Ekaterina Venkina Jun 4, 2024