COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
Kazakhstan: Officials resorting to press gangs to curb draft evasion Widespread practice of hazing linked to draft difficulties. Almaz Kumenov Nov 19, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Podcast: COP29 and the implications for Central Asia How new scientific insights can influence climate action. Nov 12, 2024
Kazakhstan: Seals are dying en masse in the Caspian Sea It could take months to determine the cause. Almaz Kumenov Nov 12, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly. Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25. Oct 30, 2024
Kazakhstan: Wheat exports experience a big dip Kazakh farmers being undercut by Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 29, 2024
Kazakhstan: High-profile murder of teenager shakes society, spurs call for tougher anti-crime measures Killed over a can of beer. Almaz Kumenov Oct 25, 2024
Perspectives | Kazakhstan working to lift Cold War-era trade restrictions For Astana, Jackson-Vanik remains a hot-button issue. Oct 22, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Kazakhstan confronts water scarcity head-on An interview with Bolat Bekniyaz, Kazakhstan’s deputy minister of water resources. Ekaterina Venkina Oct 21, 2024
Uzbekistan presses ahead with effort to gain World Trade Organization membership President says rapid reforms needed to harmonize standards. Oct 16, 2024
Uzbekistan trying to carve out more opportunities for labor migrants in European Union Uzbek officials appear willing to accept more rejected Afghan asylum seekers from EU. Oct 15, 2024
IMF calls for fiscal reforms in Kazakhstan Kazakh authorities need to get a handle on discretionary spending. Almaz Kumenov Oct 15, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Conviction of journalists at anti-corruption outlet is “turning point for press freedom” Rights groups condemn Kyrgyz government, saying case marks “blatant shift toward authoritarianism.” Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 11, 2024
Tajikistan: Government report highlights the problems of poverty and unemployment Most families need to spend more than they earn to afford basics. Oct 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Viral video of teacher assault sparks Uzbek-Russian row Tashkent shrugs off Russian criticism, tells Moscow to mind its own business. Oct 4, 2024
