Uzbekistan: Natural resources generating the bulk of state revenue Mining and energy companies leading the way for Tashkent. Jan 16, 2025
Uzbekistan unveils plan to upgrade Middle Corridor trade Presidential decree calls for streamlined customs procedures. Jan 15, 2025
Uzbekistan launching effort to ban electronic cigarettes Kyrgyz ban on e-cigarettes set to go into effect in July. Jan 13, 2025
Central Asian leaders look to expand mutual trade Settling borders opens way for “the well-being of nations.” Jan 10, 2025
Central Asian states contending with HMPV cases The virus spreads beyond China’s borders. Jan 8, 2025
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway officially launched, but sidetracked at least until summer Project moving forward under yellow signal. Jan 7, 2025
Uzbekistan has highest number of deportees from US among Eurasian states in 2024 US immigration officials report sharp increase in deportations. Jan 6, 2025
Uzbekistan: Property rights regularly violated for personal gain – report Courts do not enforce laws. Dec 16, 2024
Survey: Young students in the Caucasus and Central Asia have low problem-solving skills Study highlights an alarming educational trend Dec 9, 2024
Uzbeks and Kazakhs heavy users of online educational services Online learning can help labor migrants land better opportunities. Dec 4, 2024
Cryptocurrency making inroads in Central Asia and Caucasus Crypto ownership exploding in Uzbekistan. Nov 30, 2024
Uzbekistan: Purge underway inside power ministries Apparent infighting prompts president to make changes. Nov 27, 2024
COP29: Central Asian states losing arable land Almost one-third of Tajikistan’s farmland in “critical” condition. Nov 25, 2024
COP29: Caspian and Central Asian states make progress in promoting “green” trade plan The sidelines are where the action is. Brawley Benson Nov 20, 2024
Turkmenistan tightening exit rules for citizens seeking to travel to Uzbekistan Quick shopping trips supposedly cause Ashgabat “shame.” Nov 20, 2024
War for citizenship: Why Uzbeks fight for Russia The Uzbek government actively discouraging citizens from becoming mercenaries. Dmitri Belyayev Nov 14, 2024
Four Central Asian entities added to US sanctions list Procuring machine tools in Europe and funneling them to Russia. Almaz Kumenov Nov 5, 2024
Russia perceived to have world’s “strongest military” – US News rankings Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan both in the Top 25. Oct 30, 2024
Central Asian states make progress in addressing hunger Tajikistan remains a country of concern. Oct 21, 2024
Uzbekistan presses ahead with effort to gain World Trade Organization membership President says rapid reforms needed to harmonize standards. Oct 16, 2024
Uzbekistan trying to carve out more opportunities for labor migrants in European Union Uzbek officials appear willing to accept more rejected Afghan asylum seekers from EU. Oct 15, 2024
Viral video of teacher assault sparks Uzbek-Russian row Tashkent shrugs off Russian criticism, tells Moscow to mind its own business. Oct 4, 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
