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
Uzbekistan shuns Russian overtures on closer ties Tashkent steering clear of the Eurasian Economic Union. Sep 10, 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
Armenia sending signals that it wants to back out of a nuclear-energy deal with Russia Yerevan pursuing US option for building new plant. Brawley Benson Sep 5, 2024
October referendum will decide future of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan President says nuclear power needed to meet growing electricity demand. Almaz Kumenov Sep 4, 2024
Armenia to Russia: Thanks, but no thanks on mediation offer Pashinyan intent on sealing peace deal directly with Azerbaijan. Ani Avetisyan Sep 3, 2024
Russia announces it is “clarifying” its nuclear doctrine Is nuclear saber-rattling a bargaining tactic, or indicator of new arms race? Ekaterina Venkina Aug 29, 2024
Russia-China gas deal appears to hit the skids China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 28, 2024
Kazakhstan to Lukashenko: mind your own business Astana rejects Belarussian leader’s criticism over Russia-Ukraine war stance. Almaz Kumenov Aug 23, 2024
Putin eager to play peacemaker in the Caucasus Russian leader doesn’t like sitting on sidelines. Aug 20, 2024
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan face scrutiny over possible sanctions-busting No fire, but lots of smoke. Brawley Benson Aug 16, 2024
Russian border guards gone from Yerevan airport Meanwhile, Moscow disappears Armenian fruits and veggies from Russian store shelves. Ani Avetisyan Aug 8, 2024
Georgian economy ready to compete in the EU – report Tbilisi’s geopolitical pivot injects uncertainty into export growth prospects. Brawley Benson Aug 6, 2024
Eurasia facing rising HIV cases Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan account for 92 percent of newly registered HIV cases in the region. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 29, 2024
Georgian Dream policies damaging Tbilisi’s national security – experts Fractured relations with NATO raise chances of Russian mischief. Brawley Benson Jul 24, 2024
Russia rages over US military exercise in Armenia US envoy calls exercise a sign of “important and growing” ties with Yerevan. Ani Avetisyan Jul 19, 2024
Georgia: FM tries to put positive spin on Georgian-NATO ties The Pentagon and State Department are unhappy with Tbilisi’s recent “actions and statements.” Ekaterina Venkina Jul 10, 2024
Georgia: Lawmakers contend national security concept needs updating Georgian Dream government reluctant to do anything that may rile Russia. Brawley Benson Jul 9, 2024
NATO Summit: Georgia and Armenia will get some attention A carrot for Yerevan and maybe a stick for Tbilisi. Ekaterina Venkina Jul 8, 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
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on building nuclear power plant Main concern is whether Russian firm will get the construction contract. Almaz Kumenov Jul 2, 2024
Uzbekistan continues to run up big deficits with leading trade partners Big discrepancy identified in gas export data. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 2, 2024
Georgia: In the doldrums at the fulcrum of a geopolitical pivot Locals aren’t optimistic about Chinese consortium’s port plans for Anaklia. Brawley Benson Jul 1, 2024