Restrictions, discrimination do not significantly stem Tajik migration flow to Russia Remittances keep Tajikistan afloat. May 13, 2025
Eurasia is a significant source of methane emissions – report Russia and Turkmenistan are the primary offenders. May 13, 2025
Kremlin brings Abkhazia back into fold Resumption of Moscow-Sukhumi flights after 32 years draws complaints from Tbilisi. Irakli Machaidze May 12, 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
Great-power jostling in Central Asia centering on Uzbekistan Will Trump travel to Tashkent? May 2, 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
Russian and Chinese tourists discovering Central Asia Sanctions and less stringent visa rules spurring visits. Apr 24, 2025
America angling for power deal in Armenia Race appears to be on to build Armenia’s next nuclear plant. Apr 23, 2025
Cup of coffee stirs Russian-language debate in Uzbekistan Tashkent tries to avoid antagonizing Kremlin. Alexander Thompson Apr 21, 2025
Kazakhstan plans to send delegation to United States for trade talks Tariffs and critical minerals likely on agenda. Apr 18, 2025
China spikes Gazprom gas export plan in Central Asia Russian energy company keeps gushing red ink. Apr 16, 2025
China trying to expand role as arms supplier to Central Asia Uzbekistan reportedly considering purchase of Chinese fighters. Apr 8, 2025
Commentary: Russia winning contest over nuclear energy sector and supply chains US and EU have window of opportunity to regain lost ground. Anthony J. Tokarz Apr 4, 2025
History will not absolve Putin, prominent Russian dissident asserts Putin’s system more fragile than it appears. Apr 1, 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
Kazakhstan still has a taste for Russian vodka The rest of the world shunning Russian exports. Mar 31, 2025
Kremlin wants Kazakhstan to ease up on banking due diligence concerning trade deals Kazakh National Bank standing firm. Mar 26, 2025
Armenia rushes to reengage Russia, aiming to outflank Azerbaijan Russia seems back in business in Caucasus. Mar 25, 2025
WrestleMania Central Asian-style: Great powers battle for region’s critical minerals Getting down and dirty to obtain rare earths. Mar 21, 2025
Rights watchdog documents forced mobilization of Central Asian labor migrants in Russian military Citizenship wielded as instrument of coercion. Mar 19, 2025
Kazakhstan makes Top 40 list of arms importers – survey Share of Russian arms exports plummets. Mar 18, 2025
Azerbaijan creates pathway to reconciliation with Russia Will Putin act on the olive branch? Mar 6, 2025