Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks Tariffs and critical minerals likely on agenda. Apr 18, 2025
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink. Apr 16, 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
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
Kazakhstan makes bombshell announcement in advance of Central Asia-European Union summit Astana stokes competition for region’s rare earths. Apr 3, 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
Kazakhstan still has a taste for Russian vodka The rest of the world shunning Russian exports. Mar 31, 2025
Fear and safety in Armenia Peace proves elusive, but pedestrians feel safe on the streets at night. Mar 28, 2025
Kremlin wants Kazakhstan to ease up on banking due diligence concerning trade deals Kazakh National Bank standing firm. Mar 26, 2025
Central Asian start-ups attracting growing interest from venture capitalists Transparency improving, but remains an issue. Mar 26, 2025
Central Asian states drained rivers at lower-than-expected levels in 2024 Aral Sea inflow falls short. Mar 25, 2025
WHO deems Central Asia and Caucasus states as “high priority countries” for TB infections Loss of US foreign assistance creates hurdle for containing disease. Mar 24, 2025
Kazakhs and Uzbeks are happiest peoples in Eurasia – survey Caucasus trails Central Asia in contentment. Mar 24, 2025
WrestleMania Central Asian-style: Great powers battle for region’s critical minerals Getting down and dirty to obtain rare earths. Mar 21, 2025
Rights watchdog documents forced mobilization of Central Asian labor migrants in Russian military Citizenship wielded as instrument of coercion. Mar 19, 2025
Kazakhstan makes Top 40 list of arms importers – survey Share of Russian arms exports plummets. Mar 18, 2025
Air quality in Tajikistan ranked among world’s worst – survey Central Asia one of globe’s most air-polluted regions. Mar 17, 2025
Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia Calling on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects. Mar 14, 2025
US and EU drumbeat for Central Asia’s critical minerals grows louder All discussions seem to touch on rare earths. Mar 14, 2025
Georgia ranked highest in Eurasia in economic freedom survey Tbilisi’s standing doesn’t take into account its recent authoritarian turn. Mar 13, 2025
Azerbaijan and Georgia seek to accelerate construction of a Black Sea power line EU special designation could help with financing. Mar 11, 2025
Tajikistan gets high marks for accommodating refugees, IDPs – UNHCR Forced migrants continue to face economic challenges. Mar 11, 2025
