Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan: Bridging the water gap Growing bilateral ties raise hopes for trans-Caspian trade route. Brawley Benson Apr 9, 2024
Kazakhstan downplaying Victory Day commemoration Astana doesn’t want to send signals that might be seen as endorsing Russian aggression. Almaz Kumenov Apr 8, 2024
European Union, United States woo Armenia with economic assistance package Support is designed to encourage Armenia’s “resilience.” Ani Avetisyan Apr 8, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 2024
Perspectives: Iran adapting to altered geopolitical landscape in South Caucasus The Israel factor looms large for Tehran. Eldar Mamedov Apr 4, 2024
Kazakhstan: Can a black spot on the Caspian Sea be called an oil spill? Satellite imagery doesn’t provide clear answers. Almaz Kumenov Apr 3, 2024
Pashinyan puts kibosh on Karabakh government-in-exile Fears Karabakh Armenian leadership could become Moscow’s tool. Ani Avetisyan Apr 3, 2024
Unexplained spill fuels concern about Afghan canal project Is Uzbekistan engaging in quiet water diplomacy? Apr 2, 2024
Central Asian air quality gets low marks – report Tajikistan has the dirtiest air in the region. Apr 1, 2024
Colossal floods stun Kazakhstan The irony is that while Kazakhstan routinely struggles with floods in spring, the months that follow often deliver drought. Almaz Kumenov Mar 29, 2024
Perspectives | The declining fortunes of Central Asia coverage 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. Peter Leonard Mar 29, 2024
Kazakhstan: Business group strives to facilitate trade connections with China Customs chief acknowledges discrepancies in bilateral trade statistics. China-Central Asia Monitor Mar 27, 2024
Armenia: Government grappling with border delimitation dilemma No date set for territory handover. Mar 27, 2024
Baku-Tbilisi rail route gets a facelift Moderization enabling five-fold increase in EU-bound freight. Mar 22, 2024
Kazakhstan: How a tabloid talk show made the case for domestic violence The attitudes displayed by the show presenters echoed sentiments commonly found in Kazakh society, activists say. Almaz Kumenov Mar 22, 2024