Public confidence in governmental institutions showing alarming decline – UN Authoritarian states in Eurasia counter trend by controlling information flow. Apr 28, 2025
Kyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives But he secures IMF and World Bank development agreements. Apr 25, 2025
World Bank predicting economic slowdown for Caucasus & Central Asia Bank raises red flag about surge in household borrowing. Apr 25, 2025
Russian soft-power entities embroiled in controversy in Central Asia Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan investigating Russian activities. Apr 24, 2025
Russian and Chinese tourists discovering Central Asia Sanctions and less stringent visa rules spurring visits. Apr 24, 2025
Cup of coffee stirs Russian-language debate in Uzbekistan Tashkent tries to avoid antagonizing Kremlin. Alexander Thompson Apr 21, 2025
Internet life in Turkmenistan detected! Central Asia’s most-closed society boasts handful of influencers. Apr 21, 2025
Uzbekistan: Reform drive will soon face critical hump – expert Russian gas dependency poses significant obstacle. Apr 18, 2025
Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks Tariffs and critical minerals likely on agenda. Apr 18, 2025
Turkmenistan to introduce simplified procedures for obtaining visas New rules seen as part of wider opening to trade opportunities. Apr 16, 2025
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink. Apr 16, 2025
Tajik opposition files international lawsuit accusing government of crimes against humanity Court decision likely years in making. Apr 15, 2025
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam project going under microscope World Bank’s financing role facing scrutiny. Apr 11, 2025
Central Asian states join World Health Organization effort to eliminate tuberculosis Region also grappling with measles outbreak. Apr 10, 2025
US strikes mineral deals with Uzbekistan – Tashkent report Nuclear energy cooperation also in play. Apr 10, 2025
Central Asia-European Union green energy corridor making progress Feasibility studies in the works. Apr 9, 2025
China trying to expand role as arms supplier to Central Asia Uzbekistan reportedly considering purchase of Chinese fighters. Apr 8, 2025
Central Asia-EU summit generates little momentum for expanded European role in region More style than substance. Apr 7, 2025
Measuring impact of US tariffs on Central Asia and South Caucasus Little near-term pain, but lots of uncertainty about future. Apr 7, 2025
Commentary: Russia winning contest over nuclear energy sector and supply chains US and EU have window of opportunity to regain lost ground. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 4, 2025
Kazakhstan makes bombshell announcement in advance of Central Asia-European Union summit Astana stokes competition for region’s rare earths. Apr 3, 2025
Poverty rate at risk of rising in Kyrgyzstan, despite economic growth – UN agency Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity. Apr 2, 2025
Uzbekistan: Fresh abuse allegations aired by jailed Karakalpak activist Reportedly deprived of food during Ramadan fast. Apr 1, 2025
EU-Central Asia: Preparing for first-of-its-kind summit meeting aimed at bolstering trade Caution evident in build-up to gathering. Mar 31, 2025
