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
Social networks in Uzbekistan buzzing with criticism of Chinese economic practices Government struggling to contain hostile comments. Mar 12, 2025
Azerbaijan and Georgia seek to accelerate construction of a Black Sea power line EU special designation could help with financing. Mar 11, 2025
Uzbekistan launches drive to develop minerals & mining sector An invitation for the United States to invest. Mar 10, 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
Uzbekistan trying to lure labor migrants back home Officials say lots of jobs are available to build ‘New Tashkent.’ Mar 3, 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
Uzbekistan: Shadow economy responsible for generating over one-third of GDP Officials use indirect methods to look at the unobservable. Feb 18, 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
Uzbekistan: The poverty rate continues to plunge But are the impoverished being undercounted? Feb 6, 2025
Uzbekistan: Where reforms can put on Janus face Officials mull measure to create prison population of lectiophiles. Feb 4, 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
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
Uzbekistan: Natural resources generating the bulk of state revenue Mining and energy companies leading the way for Tashkent. Jan 16, 2025
