Xinjiang crackdown downplayed during Chinese nationalities rep’s visit to Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Sep 22, 2023
Turkmenistan: Playing it by the textbook Ashgabat is trying to be pals with Western economic partners, but its Russian sympathies are showing. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Sep 12, 2023
Turkmenistan: Union busting Unfair soccer league, and potential and real gas deals aplenty, with Hungary, Iraq and Uzbekistan. Aug 29, 2023
Changes in pension scheme leave Georgians worried about their savings There is a persistent distrust towards long-term saving schemes in Georgia, tracing back to post-Soviet financial shocks. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 25, 2023
Georgian Azerbaijanis ask Azerbaijan's president to open border Azerbaijan has kept its land borders shut ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heydar Isayev Aug 24, 2023
Turkmenistan signals major change in energy-export stance Ashgabat’s shifting position opens the way for expansion of natural gas supplies to Europe. David O'Byrne Aug 15, 2023
Central Asia: Low water levels on Irtysh River create quandary for Kazakhstan An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 11, 2023
Russia: Debts causing rise in illegal migration among Central Asians Microfinance institutions are making matters worse by offering people in debt even more onerous loans. Aug 5, 2023
Central Asia: China strives to shape Belt and Road-related media coverage An update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Aug 4, 2023
Georgia bans re-export of Western-imported cars to Russia, Belarus The move is supposed to help implement Western sanctions against Russia, but gaping loopholes will likely remain. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 3, 2023
"Strategic partnership" between Georgia and China puzzles critics Despite broad support for seeking closer economic ties with Beijing, pro-Western observers in Georgia are wary of the relationship getting too close. Nini Gabritchidze Aug 1, 2023
Turkmenistan: Net loss Internet blockages not about censorship but money, regional trade dialogue, and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 1, 2023
China exploring biotech, scientific and manufacturing possibilities in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 27, 2023
Turkmenistan: Watched over by CCTVs of loving grace Europe's elusive pipeline, Gulf investment, Korean lobbying and a new ghost town. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jul 25, 2023
China looks to expand soft-power presence in Central Asia Our weekly update on recent developments in Chinese-Russian-Central Asian affairs. China-Central Asia Monitor Jul 21, 2023
