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
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Tajikistan: Government report highlights the problems of poverty and unemployment Most families need to spend more than they earn to afford basics. Oct 11, 2024
UN rights council takes Tajikistan to task Dushanbe has done nothing to promote healing of wounds left by civil war. Sep 25, 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
Tajikistan: Rights group documents persistent abuses in mountainous autonomous region Eyewitness accounts lend credence to allegations of extrajudicial killings. Sep 12, 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
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
