Aeroflot poised to return to Kazakhstan despite legal risks The airline cancelled flights to the country last year, fearing its leased aircraft could be seized. Jan 27, 2023
Russia forges ahead with gas ambitions in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Moscow is driving forward its energy ambitions in Central Asia as it seeks new markets for gas that Europe now shuns. Joanna Lillis Jan 25, 2023
Moscow's talk of lifting flight ban hits a nerve in Tbilisi Three years ago, Moscow's unilateral flight ban was intended to shock Georgia. Now many Georgians dread the resumption of air connections. Nini Gabritchidze Jan 24, 2023
As Uzbekistan freezes, is it exporting valuable gas to China – or not? This latest winter energy crisis is undermining public confidence in the administration of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Joanna Lillis Jan 24, 2023
Turkmenistan: Look who’s back The president’s authority now looks desperately weakened, which means that if anything should happen to his 65-year-old father, a crisis of legitimacy could ensue. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 24, 2023
Kyrgyzstan: Bishkek banks on China’s gas-powered buses to clean air Chinese buses have survived corruption scandals to become the most obvious alternative to ubiquitous but problematic minibuses. Aigerim Turgunbaeva Jan 20, 2023
Georgia records growing trade with Armenia, Azerbaijan Statistics show Georgia’s South Caucasus neighbors among its top trading partners. But how diverse is this trade? Nini Gabritchidze Jan 19, 2023
Kazakhstan: New migration rules to hit Russians fleeing the draft The changes make living long-term in Kazakhstan unviable for tens of thousands of Russian citizens who have fled the war. Joanna Lillis Jan 17, 2023
Central Asia’s shorter winters are whittling away glaciers Glaciers are disappearing around the world. Here’s how it happens in Central Asia. David Trilling Jan 16, 2023
As China ends zero Covid, will Kazakh shuttle traders return to the border? Kazakhstan was caught off guard by Beijing’s decision to relax coronavirus controls at a trade hub on the border. Jan 13, 2023
Kazakhstan to send oil to Germany via Russian pipeline It plans to export 1.5 million tons of crude this way in 2023. Almaz Kumenov Jan 13, 2023
Perspectives | Turkmenistan forgets Memory Day As the government rewrites history to avoid mentioning a Russian atrocity, Turkmen are taking their reminiscences online. Oguljamal Yazliyeva Jan 12, 2023
Georgia’s proposed foreign agent laws spark fears of NGO crackdown Advocates say they’re emulating the best Western practices. Critics fear the inspiration comes from Russia. Nini Gabritchidze Jan 11, 2023
Turkmenistan: Mister Berdymukhamedov goes to Beijing In a visit full of symbolism, Turkmenistan’s president won a lucrative promise from Xi Jinping. Our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 10, 2023
Turkey lifts ban on air cargo to Armenia Many Armenians are wary of restoring ties with a traditional archrival. John Horan Jan 9, 2023