Uzbekistan sustains poverty by blocking internal migration Uzbeks are far less likely than people from similarly sized countries to move to a city. That hurts the economy and, indirectly, tears families apart. Sam Bhutia Jan 15, 2020
Turkmenistan: More cotton, less water, little sense Saudis step up, awkward timing with Iran, and you won’t want to fly Turkmenistan Airlines after reading this. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 14, 2020
Can Uzbekistan gain from EAEU membership? While Uzbekistan debates joining the Eurasian Economic Union, what does the country stand to gain from membership in the Russia-led trade bloc? Sam Bhutia Jan 10, 2020
Uzbekistan’s modern gold rush Last year Uzbekistan lifted a ban on individuals prospecting for gold. In a remote corner of Navoi province, locals and Chinese have not wasted time getting into business. Jan 9, 2020
Turkmenistan: You’re in the army now Turkmenistan is now in the unenviable position of abutting two global hotspots. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 8, 2020
Turkmenistan vs. Netflix Officials believe 6 Underground may be a plot to undermine the Turkmen state. Jan 8, 2020
Armenia and Russia keep ties on track Despite controversies about how a Russian company runs Armenia’s rail system, the two sides appear committed to making the relationship work. Ani Mejlumyan Jan 7, 2020
Rubles in the Near Abroad: Tashkent tease, Yerevan squeeze Flirting with Uzbekistan, reconciling with Armenia and guarding Turkmenistan: This and more in our monthly Russian business briefing. Maximilian Hess Jan 6, 2020
Turkmenistan and 2019: You only live twice A holiday switcheroo exemplifies neatly how Turkmenistan trades in appearance over substance. This and more in our weekly briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 3, 2020