Kazakhstan: Film touches off national debate about sensitive cultural tradition Portraying the trauma experienced by a child who “has become a stranger to his own parents.” Almaz Kumenov Aug 28, 2024
A small tax on the super-rich could raise big revenue in the Caucasus, Central Asia – report A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term. Aug 26, 2024
Kazakhstan to Lukashenko: mind your own business Astana rejects Belarussian leader’s criticism over Russia-Ukraine war stance. Almaz Kumenov Aug 23, 2024
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
China changes tariff rules for Kazakh wheat, causing an export halt Beijing’s surprise move exacerbates Kazakh farmers’ projected losses. Almaz Kumenov Aug 14, 2024
Central Asian leaders sound optimistic note on expanding regional trade at Astana meeting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers. Aug 9, 2024
Tajikistan: Trade turnover increases, featuring a yawning deficit Precious metals and minerals are main export items. Aug 7, 2024
Kazakhstan: Opposition influencer sentenced to seven years in prison Conviction stems from interview with government’s public enemy No. 1. Almaz Kumenov Aug 6, 2024
Turkmen authorities scrambling to control scheme that gives citizens open access to the Internet Turkmen citizens find portal to the outside world. Aug 2, 2024
Uzbekistan going all out to promote itself as a tourist destination Government intent on making a digitalization drive. Ekaterina Venkina Aug 1, 2024
Kazakhstan: Obscenity trial results in 10-day sentence for comedian Authorities equate foul-mouthed humor with “petty hooliganism” Almaz Kumenov Jul 31, 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
Kyrgyzstan: Presidential decree ties Kyrgyz statehood to Soviet legacy Decree appears to aim at currying favor with the Kremlin. Jul 29, 2024
Perspectives: Understanding how patronage networks function in Central Asia Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent. Morgan Y. Liu Jul 26, 2024
Kazakhstan: Plan to boost agricultural output overlooks farm workers The agro-sector is hemorrhaging laborers. Aiman Zhusupova Jul 25, 2024
Tajikistan: World Bank report voices concern about influence of state-connected companies on economy Many state-connected companies are losing money, hindering market development. Jul 24, 2024
High-polluting cars rule the roads in Kazakhstan Activist asserts government measure to help environment actually exacerbates air pollution. Almaz Kumenov Jul 22, 2024
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking steps toward fulfilling green energy export vision Draft agreement outlines scope of cooperation. Almaz Kumenov Jul 18, 2024
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev wants to make Turkic states group a major international player Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer. Jul 11, 2024
Kazakhstan: SCO summit doesn’t put much meat on organization’s bones Summit’s most significant accomplishment is admitting Belarus as full member. Almaz Kumenov Jul 5, 2024
High-profile murder case pits Ukraine against Kazakhstan in extradition dispute Two Kazakh nationals wanted on suspicion of carrying out hit on émigré dissident in Kyiv. Jul 3, 2024
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on building nuclear power plant Main concern is whether Russian firm will get the construction contract. Almaz Kumenov Jul 2, 2024
Uzbekistan continues to run up big deficits with leading trade partners Big discrepancy identified in gas export data. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 2, 2024
Kazakhstan courting international investment to curb methane emissions Astana to present methane emissions reduction plan at COP29. Ekaterina Venkina Jun 27, 2024
