Eurasianet

What does Nicaragua have to do with anything?

Lots of positive words, and even a little action.

China may turn to Turkmenistan for added supplies.

A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers.

Turkmen citizens find portal to the outside world.

Non-state patronage systems continue to fill services gaps, helping to contain discontent.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer.

Summit’s most significant accomplishment is admitting Belarus as full member.

Outreach campaign shifts into top gear.

Russia looking south instead of west, while Azerbaijan aims to replace Russian supplies to EU.

Regional states join forces to contain Mother Nature.

Despite big deficit, Beijing treats Turkmenistan like a supplicant.

Maximizing the benefits of Russia’s surprising exodus.

Turkmen gas boss announces major new development project.

Agreements mark baby steps toward formation of a free-trade zone.

Regional economies experiencing “multiple headwinds.”

The Great Game’s got a new name.

Warfare is catalyzing an expansion of authoritarian practices.

Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum.

A partner post from Mediazona.

Virginity tests administered without consent.

Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy?

Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region.

The interest in the region evinced by international outlets in the post-9/11 period has faded. But ignoring Central Asia could come at a cost.