Tajikistan: Migrant laborers seeking alternatives to Russia Legal options for getting to Europe, United States and South Korea are limited, not that that stops many from making the trip. Jun 8, 2023
Central Asia: SCO summit going virtual; is Putin afraid of arrest if he leaves Russia? An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 7, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Security services arrest alleged coup plotters from obscure party President Japarov appears most nervous of alleged plots that mirror how he himself came to power. Jun 6, 2023
Uzbekistan: Leading Karakalpak activist loses appeal Local media and the diplomatic community took little to no interest in the case. Jun 6, 2023
Turkmenistan: Plugging the leaks Ashgabat wants Americans to fix the leaks, Iranians to buy fuel, and China to pay for pipelines. This and more in the latest edition of the Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jun 6, 2023
EurasiaChat: Tajikistan's press-gang style Cynicism abounds in this edition, from elections to visits by EU dignitaries, but then there's some upbeat talk on trains. EurasiaChat, Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov, Aigerim Toleukhanova Jun 5, 2023
Uzbekistan: Appeal case of Karakalpakstan protesters nears verdict Supporters of the most high-profile defendant, Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, say the appeal was rushed and marred by violations. Jun 4, 2023
Kazakhstan: Banks flummoxed by Russian money whack-a-mole Hundreds of thousands of Russians have opened Kazakh bank accounts to get around Western sanctions. Jun 2, 2023
Central Asia: China keeping rail deals on track An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin Jun 1, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Prosecutors move to strip leading opposition MP of immunity Madumarov, a long-time feature on the political scene, has been an acerbic critic of the current government. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jun 1, 2023
Tajikistan: Dual citizenship-holders fear Russian army call-up Nationalist calls for migrants in Russia to "pay their dues" are starting to be heard against a mounting backdrop of xenophobic sentiment. Jun 1, 2023
Kyrgyzstan plows ahead with foreign agent law, ignores foreign critics The bureaucratic hassle caused by the changes to the law will force many NGOs to shut their doors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva May 31, 2023
Turkmenistan: Karakum as you are, as you were The authorities suffer from a case of misplaced priorities in thinking about the future. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin May 30, 2023
Kazakhstan eyeing Baku grain entrepôt for Europe exports The terminal may reportedly be completed in the coming five years. Almaz Kumenov May 27, 2023
Central Asia: Summiteers seal many deals, reveal scant details An update on recent developments in China-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Bulletin May 25, 2023