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
Perspectives: ISKP posing rising threat to Central Asia Outreach campaign shifts into top gear. Lucas Webber Jun 25, 2024
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan & China: When is a done deal really done? Railway construction agreement doesn’t answer all the questions, especially about financing. Jun 20, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Environmentalists raise alarm about resumption of uranium mining For government, the possible economic rewards outweigh the risks. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 18, 2024
Astana authorities to probe operations of sanctioned Kazakh company Kyrgyz entities also contained on latest list of entities targeted by US sanctions. Almaz Kumenov Jun 18, 2024
Energy Roundup: Eurasian natural gas exporters making headway in reorienting operations Russia looking south instead of west, while Azerbaijan aims to replace Russian supplies to EU. David O'Byrne Jun 13, 2024
Eurasian citizens striving to obtain asylum in the United States reportedly face expedited removal Would-be asylum seekers from Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan are supposedly targeted. Jun 11, 2024
China to help Central Asian states mitigate impact of floods, earthquakes and other hazards Regional states join forces to contain Mother Nature. China-Central Asia Monitor Jun 10, 2024
China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan railway project gets off the ground Financing remains uncertain. Jun 7, 2024
Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan taking action to curb sorcery and charlatanism Fortune-telling now a criminal act in Dushanbe. May 23, 2024
Georgia: The used-car capital of Eurasia Dealers grapple with uncertainty as country strives to remain a re-export hub. Brawley Benson May 21, 2024
