Kazakhstan: Public anger grows after plant crash leaves thousands freezing Authorities have been pushed into action by growing public criticism over the accident. Artyem Sochnev Dec 1, 2022
Kazakhstan: Greens become first party in two decades to get registration Critics will argue that Baitak is just an exercise in political astroturfing. Nov 30, 2022
China seeks assurances Kazakhstan will up gas deliveries President Tokayev had ordered exports be slashed to meet domestic demand. Nov 29, 2022
Turkmenistan: Seoul man The ruling tandem is evidently frustrated it cannot will a functioning economy into existence by diktat. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 29, 2022
Kazakh president threatens nationalizations after another power plant crashes The accident in Ekibastuz came as temperatures plunged to -30 Celsius. Artyem Sochnev Nov 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: First private commercial airline to take off The state is ending its monopoly on the aviation sector by certifying a press-shy private carrier. Joanna Lillis Nov 28, 2022
EurasiaChat: Russian ‘relokanty’ prompt furious debate in Central Asia Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Aigerim Toleukhanova, Alisher Khamidov Nov 28, 2022
Uzbekistan: 22 go on trial over deadly Nukus unrest A peaceful protest degenerated into violence as a result of what the authorities claim was a plot directed from outside the country. Nov 28, 2022
New website tracks Chinese investments in Kazakhstan Despite freedom of information laws, Kazakh officials often refuse to discuss what Chinese investors are doing. That breeds suspicion. Artyem Sochnev Nov 25, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: Investigative reporter stripped of citizenship and deported Temirov's supporters say the deportation is tantamount to state-sponsored abduction. Nov 24, 2022
Chinese expats lead Kazakhstan labor market It is not the energy sector that employs most foreign specialists but construction. Joanna Lillis Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Street political activism still an uphill climb despite vaunted thaw There is a gaping inconsistency between the president’s promises and how police treat activists. Nov 23, 2022
Uzbekistan opens new power plant, but outages persist The Khovos plant has capacity to produce up to 1.7 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year. Nov 23, 2022
Kazakhstan: Plant workers go on a wildcat strike over “sheep” insult The factory is said to be controlled by the sons of a politician close to the former president. Nov 23, 2022
Kyrgyzstan claims to be mulling end to graft-ridden customs service But a contentious procurement law in the works has fueled skepticism about government claims to be fighting corruption. Nov 22, 2022
China stepping up military cooperation with Tajikistan The countries have agreed to systematize defense cooperation. Nov 22, 2022
Uzbekistan: Mirziyoyev courts French investors in Paris Plans to increase trade depend on new transport routes skirting Russia. Joanna Lillis Nov 22, 2022
Turkmenistan: Family drama Turkmenistan is risking a reputation as a sanctions-buster. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 22, 2022
Kazakhstan expanding railway links to China The PM says implementation of a railway expansion project will generate $9 billion in revenues over 20 years. Almaz Kumenov Nov 22, 2022
Kazakhstan: Tokayev wins election with ease amid general apathy Early results show the incumbent getting 81.3 percent of the vote against a field of no-name rivals. Almaz Kumenov Nov 21, 2022
Evicted by Putin: Central Asia renters forced out for Russians Moscow’s mobilization order exposed the absence of safety nets for students and other renters in Central Asia. Fatima Yerbolek Nov 18, 2022
Kyrgyzstan: The exiled Russians offering a Red Roof haven Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 18, 2022
Kazakhstan: ArcelorMittal sweats response to latest mining deaths The steel giant is on the hook for a multi-million dollar fine as officials ramp up grumbling about the company. Artyem Sochnev Nov 17, 2022
Kyrgyzstan ratifies Uzbekistan border deal in testy parliament session The vote took place against the backdrop of worsening repression of the opposition and activists. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Nov 17, 2022
Russia lures Uzbek migrants to fill war-related labor shortages Russia’s labor market is experiencing its worst shortages since 1993. Joanna Lillis Nov 16, 2022