United States has image problem in Central Asia Public perceptions toward Washington rapidly swing from positive to negative. May 15, 2025
Ukraine complicates Central Asian leaders’ presence at Victory Day celebration in Moscow Azerbaijan’s Aliyev cancels last minute due to perceived Russian diss. May 8, 2025
On periphery: Papal visit, doctrinal clashes and Pope Francis’ Central Asian legacy Pontiff’s progressive views and voices of dissent. Alexander Thompson May 6, 2025
CZ visits KGZ to talk BTC and BNB Bishkek takes step to introduce blockchain technology on national level. May 5, 2025
World Bank offers prescription to address business ills in Caucasus & Central Asia Lots of firms, too few employees. May 5, 2025
Press freedom in perilous position due to financial pressures – media watchdog Mass media in need of New Deal. May 2, 2025
After Samarkand summit, Europe’s quest for Central Asian resources meets reality Playing long game for rare earths. Alexander Thompson May 1, 2025
Post-war order teetering – rights watchdog Eurasia “at forefront” of assault on individual freedoms. Apr 29, 2025
Public confidence in governmental institutions showing alarming decline – UN Authoritarian states in Eurasia counter trend by controlling information flow. Apr 28, 2025
Kyrgyz PM gets polite brush off by US business executives But he secures IMF and World Bank development agreements. Apr 25, 2025
World Bank predicting economic slowdown for Caucasus & Central Asia Bank raises red flag about surge in household borrowing. Apr 25, 2025
Russian soft-power entities embroiled in controversy in Central Asia Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan investigating Russian activities. Apr 24, 2025
Russian and Chinese tourists discovering Central Asia Sanctions and less stringent visa rules spurring visits. Apr 24, 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
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
Poverty rate at risk of rising in Kyrgyzstan, despite economic growth – UN agency Many Kyrgyz citizens are vulnerable to growing food insecurity. Apr 2, 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
Fear and safety in Armenia Peace proves elusive, but pedestrians feel safe on the streets at night. Mar 28, 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
