Putin apologizes to Aliyev without acknowledging Russian role in Azerbaijani jet crash Aliyev seems unwilling to let the Kremlin off the hook. Dec 28, 2024
Azerbaijani officials say they expect Russia to take responsibility for shooting down passenger jet Evidence points to unintended shoot-down by Russian air defenses. Dec 27, 2024
Kazakhstan to enhance cooperation with Russia on managing NGO activity Activists worry about tightening of regulations. Almaz Kumenov Dec 20, 2024
Kazakhstan: Grappling with desertification More than three quarters of agricultural land is susceptible to degradation. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 16, 2024
Russia’s economic woes starting to overflow into Kazakhstan Kazakh currency takes a plunge. Almaz Kumenov Dec 11, 2024
Survey: Young students in the Caucasus and Central Asia have low problem-solving skills Study highlights an alarming educational trend Dec 9, 2024
Nobel laureate on Kazakhstan’s net-zero goal: We need a “me first” campaign Raekwon Chung discusses eco-movements in Kazakhstan and the importance of bottom-up action. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 6, 2024
Uzbeks and Kazakhs heavy users of online educational services Online learning can help labor migrants land better opportunities. Dec 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: A voluntary carbon market grows from seed Alim Sailybaev is trying to kickstart Kazakhstan’s voluntary carbon credits scheme. Ekaterina Venkina Dec 3, 2024
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
Single time zone in Kazakhstan messing with citizens’ circadian rhythms Business owners contend fewer people are going out, spending money. Almaz Kumenov Nov 26, 2024
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
Kazakhstan: Officials resorting to press gangs to curb draft evasion Widespread practice of hazing linked to draft difficulties. Almaz Kumenov Nov 19, 2024
Kazakhstan: Seals are dying en masse in the Caspian Sea It could take months to determine the cause. Almaz Kumenov Nov 12, 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
IMF calls for fiscal reforms in Kazakhstan Kazakh authorities need to get a handle on discretionary spending. Almaz Kumenov Oct 15, 2024
Kazakhstan: Authorities employing various tactics to ensure ‘yes’ vote in nuke referendum Police detain anti-nuclear activists, prevent protests during run-up to the vote. Almaz Kumenov Oct 3, 2024
Kazakhstan launches program to reintroduce tigers to lost habitat Officials hope to set example for revival of endangered species. Almaz Kumenov Sep 26, 2024
