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
New rail routes launched in Central Asia, bypassing Russia Reducing transit times, cutting transport costs and hurting the Kremlin’s bottom line. Mar 5, 2025
Turkmenistan is trying to come out of its shell Economic necessity is the mother of diversification. Mar 5, 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
Turkmenistan: Shortage of conscripts hampers military modernization Ashgabat contemplates raising draft age. Feb 28, 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
Turkmenistan making moves to integrate into Middle Corridor trade routes Ashgabat wants to join the party. Feb 19, 2025
Football team’s travel woes suggest deeper economic problems in Turkmenistan Berdymukhamedov’s pet project feels squeeze. Feb 12, 2025
Armenia, Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan showing progress in fighting graft – watchdog survey Widespread persistent corruption threatens effective climate action. Feb 12, 2025
US Energy Department offers fresh figures on Caspian Basin energy reserves & production A comprehensive overview of the regional energy sector. Feb 11, 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
Turkmenistan: Taking megalomania to new heights Printed matter with images of country’s rulers cannot be crumpled. Jan 31, 2025
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord Trade balance heavily favors Beijing. Jan 29, 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 states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Turkmenistan suffers energy-export setback as Turkey opts for new LNG deal Holding out for last penny could cost Ashgabat. David O'Byrne Sep 23, 2024
