Environmental groups caution against overdevelopment of river resources in Central Asia Calling on international financial institutions to reevaluate projects. Mar 14, 2025
The US and EU drumbeat for Central Asia’s critical minerals grows louder All discussions seem to touch on rare earths. Mar 14, 2025
Georgia ranked highest in Eurasia in economic freedom survey Tbilisi’s standing doesn’t take into account its recent authoritarian turn. Mar 13, 2025
Tajikistan gets high marks for accommodating refugees, IDPs – UNHCR Forced migrants continue to face economic challenges. Mar 11, 2025
Loss of US assistance hampering Tajikistan’s efforts to contain HIV – UN agency A public health disaster in making. Mar 10, 2025
Vaccine hesitancy fuels resurgence of childhood diseases in Central Asia, Caucasus Legacy of Covid pandemic undermines public health gains made in past half-century. Mar 4, 2025
Central Asia and Caucasus are some of the most hazardous places to drive in the world Traffic-related deaths and injuries taking an economic toll. Mar 3, 2025
Measuring impact on Eurasia of US foreign assistance cutoff Independent media in Caucasus confronting ‘extinction-level’ event. Luka Linich Feb 28, 2025
Annual report documents decline in global freedoms Georgia’s freedom ranking takes a hit. Feb 26, 2025
US shows interest in bolstering ties with Central Asian states Washington interested in widening access to region’s mineral wealth. Feb 26, 2025
Child marriage remains a “persistent challenge” in Eurasia – report About 20 percent of marriages in Kyrgyzstan commence with a criminal act. Feb 18, 2025
Tajikistan aspires to be an AI development hub Magical thinking from a parallel universe. Feb 13, 2025
Armenia, Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan showing progress in fighting graft – watchdog survey Widespread persistent corruption threatens effective climate action. Feb 12, 2025
Food prices kept inching up in Caucasus and Central Asia in 2024 – World Bank report Inflation fueling changes in dietary patterns. Feb 3, 2025
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord Trade balance heavily favors Beijing. Jan 29, 2025
Tajikistan: Personnel reshuffle creates glide path for dynastic transition of power Will 2025 be the year of a father-son political handoff? Jan 27, 2025
Real GDP growth rates across Caucasus and Central Asia expected to dip – World Bank Decline will be felt more in Caucasus than in Central Asia. Jan 23, 2025
Trump administration likely to pursue steady US trade course in Central Asia Hopes rise for fast repeal of Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions. Almaz Kumenov Jan 21, 2025
Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.” Jan 10, 2025
A tale of two Tajikistans: the macro and micro realities Economic statistics do not accurately reflect on-the-ground reality for a large number of Tajiks. Jan 9, 2025
Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
Is crypto keeping Tajikistan’s Rogun Dam project afloat? IFIs bet on the megaproject despite financial and environmental warning signs. Dec 23, 2024
Tajikistan: Officials announce discovery of major rare earth deposits Still a way to go before rare earths will generate revenue. Dec 13, 2024
Tajikistan: Rogun Dam is a white elephant in the making – report Dushanbe needs to diversify power generation sources. Dec 12, 2024
