Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese firm scores a sweetheart deal to turn Bishkek’s garbage into profits Bishkek officials say the solution is environmentally friendly. Erlan Mashanlo Nov 7, 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
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Conviction of journalists at anti-corruption outlet is “turning point for press freedom” Rights groups condemn Kyrgyz government, saying case marks “blatant shift toward authoritarianism.” Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 11, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: President botches attempt to dispel concerns about graft An opaque and massive transfer of wealth appears to be ongoing. Oct 8, 2024
Kyrgyzstan to offer “business class” prison cells for convicts Putting a new spin on penitentiary living. Oct 3, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Authorities seek expanded powers to regulate religious affairs Legislative changes would promote separation of church and state, yet enable strict government oversight of spiritual matters. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Sep 27, 2024
Perspectives: ISKP intensifying online propaganda targeting Russia and Central Asia Terrorist group widening inroads among Caucasus extremists. Lucas Webber, Louise Meloy Sep 20, 2024
Central Asian leaders seek German expertise to build manufacturing base German chancellor’s Central Asian tour lays groundwork for win-win deals that can nudge region in Westward direction. Sep 17, 2024
Kazakhstan: Turkic unity and Kazakh culture on display at Nomad Games Events enable Central Asians to reconnect with their roots. Joanna Lillis Sep 12, 2024
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan caution citizens to steer clear of Russia Advisories issued in response to tightening of migration rules by Moscow. Sep 11, 2024
Shortage keeping warehousing costs high in Central Asia Storage costs are higher in Tashkent and Almaty than in many EU locations. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 9, 2024
Russia pressing Central Asian states to embrace nuclear power Concerns focus on safe operations in seismic zone. Sep 9, 2024
Russia doesn’t like growing US economic role in Central Asia, but seems powerless to stop it What does Nicaragua have to do with anything? Sep 6, 2024
No rest for the elite: Central Asian leaders stay busy in August fostering trade Lots of positive words, and even a little action. Aug 30, 2024
Kyrgyzstan coming increasingly under China’s economic thumb Bishkek amassing large trade deficit with Beijing. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 30, 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
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 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
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
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
