Kyrgyzstan: Building work starts on another auto plant Bishkek may hope to save re-export market by having vehicles assembled on its soil. Feb 28, 2024
Armenia: Outcry prompts government to backtrack on taxation plan Labor migrants complain about unfair double taxation. Ani Avetisyan Feb 28, 2024
Caucasus: The credit outlook for the region is generally good – ratings agency Geopolitics could cause sudden changes in fiscal conditions. Feb 27, 2024
Turkmenistan: Let them buy cake In this bulletin, we look at paltry women's day handouts, the military getting a rough deal and what Ashgabat is doing to promote prosperity in neighboring Afghanistan. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 27, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Where are all the autos going? Country’s balance of trade heavily favors imports over exports. China-Central Asia Monitor Feb 26, 2024
Uzbekistan: Female empowerment forum under fire for “mansplaining” talk Alexei Sitnikov's repertoire includes giving tips to women on how to make themselves more attractive to men. Feb 26, 2024
Perspectives: Pain inflicted by Stalin’s forced deportations during World War II has not healed Could Stalinist legacy create complications for Putin? Marat Ilyasov, Botakoz Kassymbekova Feb 23, 2024
Kyrgyzstan: Lawmakers push ahead with contentious foreign agents bill The voting procedure was marred by flagrant violations. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Feb 22, 2024
Indian migrants reshape Armenia's labor market It's an ironic development for a country with high levels of out-migration. Arshaluis Mgdesyan Feb 21, 2024
Rights watchdog group details how Russia stifles dissent on Ukraine war Legitimate criticism equals terrorism. Feb 20, 2024
Turkmenistan: Sowing the seeds TAPI pipeline recurrences, wheat woes, and dreaming about satellites. This and more in this week's Akhal-Teke Bulletin. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 20, 2024
Mixed messages after Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders meet in Munich It was Pashinyan and Aliyev's first formal meeting since Azerbaijan's seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh in September. Ani Avetisyan Feb 20, 2024
Armenia's former economy minister charged with corruption Kerobyan has dismissed the charges against him but also said that he does not believe that the case was politically motivated. Ani Avetisyan Feb 19, 2024
Navalny death provokes shock but also indifference in Central Asia The Russian activist was admired by anti-corruption campaigners, but he also ruffled feathers with his brushes with xenophobia. Almaz Kumenov, Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, EurasiaNet Feb 16, 2024
Perspectives | Clock is ticking as Central Asia confronts water calamity Stakeholders need to collaborate, tackle waste and address the elephant in the room: Afghanistan. Sanat Kushkumbayev Feb 14, 2024