China expanding security footprint in Central Asia Uzbekistan strives to improve ability to combat extremism, drug-trafficking and cybercrime. Apr 10, 2024
Kazakhstan: New history of Kazakh peoples strives to dispel historical misconceptions Book undermines Putin’s claim that Kazakhstan never enjoyed statehood before 1991. Apr 10, 2024
Turkey strives to cement position as key cog in East-West trade MoU with Azerbaijan, Georgia gives boost to Middle Corridor. Apr 9, 2024
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
Azerbaijan: Land borders remain sealed for individuals, but not trade Baku now cites terror threat as justification for keeping frontier closed. Apr 5, 2024
Perspectives: Officials in Turkmenistan make questionable choices when moral policing Virginity tests administered without consent. Karlygash Kabatova Apr 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: China solidifying economic hold on Bishkek Fear of secondary sanctions prompting Bishkek to cut a major fiscal cord with Russia. 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
Uzbekistan: Once a gas exporter, now an importer Revenue takes a big hit. China-Central Asia Monitor Apr 2, 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