Uzbekistan, Tajikistan do $1 billion in deals, eye trade bonanza If expectation meets reality, Tajiks could one day do more trade with Uzbeks than with Russians. Kamila Ibragimova Jun 11, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - June Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. Jun 11, 2021
The challenges of ditching coal on the steppe The dirty fuel isn’t cheaper, but often the only choice. Jun 10, 2021
Uzbekistan: In a change of tack, president preaches supply-side economics Forcing traders to keep prices low will not fix the problem, he said. Jun 9, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Outlook murky for vanished founder of Gulen-linked schools As suspicions center on Turkish intelligence, the Kyrgyz president began an official visit to Turkey. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 9, 2021
Tajikistan nets hundreds of millions from donors to build roads While foreigners pay for Tajikistan’s roads, elite insiders reap the rewards. Kamila Ibragimova Jun 8, 2021
Perspectives | Bride kidnapping haunts rural Kyrgyzstan, causing young women to flee Living in a household headed by a kidnapping-based couple is one of the strongest predictors of women’s migration. Erin Hofmann, Guangqing Chi Jun 8, 2021
Uzbekistan: Top lawmaker calls for deporting the LGBT community en masse Tashkent appears to have hardened its line on the issue. Jun 7, 2021
Kazakhstan rejects proposal to join Russian sanctions-busting plans Nur-Sultan says the Eurasian Economic Union should not be politicized. Jun 7, 2021
Uzbekistan: Clerics declare fatwa against dangerous driving A driver who dies because of their own mistake will now be deemed to have committed suicide. Jun 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Japarov plays politics with detentions Some see a catch-and-release approach – arresting monied figures, getting cash from them and then letting them go. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 3, 2021
Tajikistan shares irrigation water with Kazakhstan Diverting 315 million cubic meters could help Kazakhstan avoid a summer of drought. Almaz Kumenov Jun 2, 2021
Uzbeks weigh vaccines: Russian vs. Chinese Vaccine hesitancy in Uzbekistan is high, bred by social media conspiracies that seem credible in a country without accountable authorities. Ezoza Yakvalkhodjieva Jun 2, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Turkish-born founder of Gulen-backed schools goes missing Some suspect that Ankara may be involved, although there is no evidence yet for that claim. Jun 1, 2021
Turkmenistan: Hot under the collar Soil degradation, bread shortages and record-breaking temperatures: This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 1, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Security services detain ex-PM, one-time presidential candidate Kumtor is being used as cudgel to go after politically influential players. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2021
Dashboard: Vaccinating Eurasia - May Vaccine uptake, the latest case surges, and related news from Central Asia and the South Caucasus. May 31, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: MPs pursue special status for conflict-stricken region Officials hope tax breaks may promote job creation in the economically depressed area. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 28, 2021
Uzbekistan: More journalists in the dock Effect.uz has dabbled in unethical practices, but it's not what got them into trouble. May 28, 2021
Kazakhstan: Endangered antelope bounces back The saiga population has rocketed by 150 percent in the last two years. Joanna Lillis May 28, 2021
Tajikistan: COVID strikes again, despite official denials The government appears to be taking active measures to cover up the new outbreak. Kamila Ibragimova May 26, 2021
Kyrgyzstan turns back Tajik nationals as tensions persist Bishkek says travel restrictions will remain in place until border tensions are resolved. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 26, 2021
Amazon marketplace comes to Central Asia Many traders, though, have long been managing to get their wares onto the platform. Almaz Kumenov May 25, 2021
Turkmenistan: A Russian bear hug All this Russo-Turkmen intimacy will only consolidate an existing state of affairs. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 25, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Chaos reigns in the kingdom of Kumtor The new boss has started the job breaking promises and facing serious accusations. May 25, 2021
